Tuesday, September 19, 2017

see the new DCRA infraction fine increases

Take note.





From: "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs" <dcdocs@dc.gov>
Date: September 18, 2017 at 10:29:50 EDT

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DCRA Infraction Fine Increase Amendment Act of 2017

DCRA Infraction Fine Increase Amendment Act of 2017

Effective October 1, 2017, the Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will increase certain fines pursuant to the "DCRA Infraction Fine Increase Amendment Act of 2017" (as part of the Budget Support Act), which requires DCRA to begin issuing doubled fines for identified provisions. DC Municipal Regulation (DCMR); 16 DCMR 3201 Subsection 3201.0 specifically addresses the change in fines for impacted Class 1 infractions.

The District of Columbia Property Maintenance Code (2013), referred to as the “Property Maintenance Code,” will require double fines for certain Code violations, as shown here

Beginning October 1, 2017, Notices of Infraction for specified offenses will carry fines that are 200% of their current amount for each applicable violation.



If you have questions regarding this communication, please contact the DCRA Communications Department at DCRACommTeam@dc.gov.




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