Failure to give notice; existence of claim for tax

D.C. Code § 47-4462 — under Bulk Sales..

D.C. Code § 47-4462

If the purchaser fails to give the notice set forth in § 47-4461 or the Mayor informs the purchaser that a possible claim for tax exists: (1) The money or other consideration which the purchaser is required to pay for the sale shall be subject to a first priority right and lien for the taxes determined to be due from the seller to the District of Columbia; and (2) The purchaser shall not pay the seller any money or other consideration to the extent of the amount of the lien.