# D.C. Code § 50-706: Citizen right of action

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-706

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 50-706
- **Heading:** Citizen right of action
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / § 50-706

## Text

Any person aggrieved by the failure of an owner or operator of a commercial fleet to comply with this chapter may sue for relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court may grant whatever declaratory or injunctive relief it deems appropriate. Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs may be awarded to the prevailing party, other than the District government, for actions brought under this section.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 50-701 § 50-701. Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-702 § 50-702. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-703 § 50-703. Reports; technology assessment, development, and implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-704 § 50-704. Commercial vehicle restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-704.01 § 50-704.01. Report by Mayor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-704.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-705 § 50-705. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-706 § 50-706. Citizen right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-707 § 50-707. Emission standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-708 § 50-708. Vehicle conversions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-709 § 50-709. Fuel provider requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-710 § 50-710. Choice of fuels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-711 § 50-711. Labeling regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-712 § 50-712. Civil penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-713 § 50-713. Emission credit trading program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C7_S50-713.md)

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