# D.C. Code § 8-101.05c: Civil penalties

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05c

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 8-101.05c
- **Heading:** Civil penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / § 8-101.05c

## Text

(a) A person who violates this part or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this part shall be civilly liable and shall be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $37,500 per day per offense. The Mayor may adjust this civil penalty by rulemaking to account for inflation and shall adjust this civil penalty by rulemaking to meet or exceed the civil penalty authorized for violations pertaining to the Clean Air Act, approved July 14, 1955 (77 Stat. 392; 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.).
(b) The Mayor may impose civil infraction penalties, fines, and fees as alternative sanctions for any violation of this part or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this part, pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 18 of Title 2 [ § 2-1801.01 et seq.].

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 8-101.01 § 8-101.01. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.02 § 8-101.02. Emission and air control standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.03 § 8-101.03. Air pollution control program; administration of subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.04 § 8-101.04. Testing of Solid Waste Reduction Center Number 1 for compliance with certain emission standards; submission of test results and reports to Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05 § 8-101.05. Comprehensive air pollution control program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05a § 8-101.05a. Inspection; right of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05a.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05b § 8-101.05b. Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05b.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05c § 8-101.05c. Civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05c.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05d § 8-101.05d. Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05d.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05e § 8-101.05e. False statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05e.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05f § 8-101.05f. Other sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05f.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05g § 8-101.05g. Orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05g.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05h § 8-101.05h. Administrative appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05h.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-101.05i § 8-101.05i. Air Quality Construction Permits Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C1_S8-101.05i.md)

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