Civil penalties

D.C. Code § 22-3226.09 — under Telephone Fraud..

D.C. Code § 22-3226.09

(a) The following penalties may be imposed in addition to those otherwise available at law: (1) Any telephone solicitor who violates any provision of this subchapter may be fined up to $1,000 per violation. (2) A permit or license shall be revoked or suspended if the seller or telephone solicitor fails to comply with the registration requirements of this subchapter. (3) A judge may impose treble damages against any telephone solicitor who knowingly targets elderly persons or persons with disabilities. (b) Fines shall be payable to the Fraud Prevention Fund established in § 22-3226.14.