{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1404","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1404","heading":"Penalties.","body":"(a)\nViolations of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405 shall be adjudicated as provided by Chapter 23 of Title 50.\n\n(b)\nThe Mayor, by rule, may establish civil fines and penalties for violations of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405.\n\n(c)\n(1)\nAs an alternative sanction, any person who knowingly or willfully violates this chapter, or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405 shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $10,000, imprisonment not to exceed 1 year for each violation, or both. Each day shall constitute a separate violation and the penalties prescribed shall be applicable to each violation.\n(2)\nProsecution for violations of this subsection shall be brought by the Corporation Counsel.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 14. Hazardous Materials Transportation.","Subchapter I. General."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1404","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"e8bc2232b80b5c568e3b086d91493cb1468405f4aa3acf5befe26664c195ebdb","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1403.02","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1404.01"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}