# D.C. Code § 50-405: Penalties

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-405

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 50-405
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / § 50-405

## Text

(a) If the Mayor has reason to believe that a person has violated any of the requirements in § 50-403 or § 50-404 , the alleged violation shall be enforced in accordance with Chapter 23 of this title , and rules issued by the Mayor pursuant to § 50-409 . Any person who is determined by the Mayor, after notice and opportunity to be heard, to have violated § 50-403 or § 50-404 , shall be liable to the District for a civil fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000 for the first violation, of not less than $500 nor more than $2000 for the second violation, or of not less than $1000 nor more than $5000 for the third or a subsequent violation.
(b) (1) As an alternative sanction, any person who knowingly or willfully violates § 50-403 or § 50-404 shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, may be:
(A) Fined not less than $100 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both, for the first violation;
(B) Fined not less than $500 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , imprisoned not less than 6 months nor more than 9 months, or both, for the second violation; or
(C) Fined not less than $1000 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , imprisoned for not less than 9 months nor more than 1 year, or both, for the third or a subsequent violation.
(2) Prosecutions for violations of this subsection shall be brought by the Corporation Counsel.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 50-401 § 50-401. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-401.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-402 § 50-402. Uniform classification and commercial driver’s license requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-402.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-403 § 50-403. Commercial motor vehicle driver responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-403.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-404 § 50-404. Employer responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-404.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-405 § 50-405. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-405.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-405.01 § 50-405.01. Commercial motor vehicle operation; additional requirements, violation, adjudication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-405.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-406 § 50-406. Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-406.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-407 § 50-407. Medical.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-407.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-408 § 50-408. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-408.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-409 § 50-409. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C4_S50-409.md)

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