# D.C. Code § 31-2231.02: General prohibition

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C22A_S31-2231.02

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 31-2231.02
- **Heading:** General prohibition
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 22A / § 31-2231.02

## Text

(a) This chapter shall be construed to permit an administrative remedy only, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of this chapter.
(b) This chapter shall not be construed to extinguish, limit, or otherwise impair any existing right in law or equity for conduct that is otherwise actionable.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 31-2231.01 § 31-2231.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C22A_S31-2231.01.md)
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