If a civil or criminal penalty imposed by another law applies to an action that is also subject to a civil or criminal penalty under this chapter, the greater penalty shall apply.
Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Act Amendments For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18- 582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118). Legislative History of Laws For Law 18-273, see notes following § 7-241. For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 7-242. DC CODE § 7-247 Current through December 11, 2012
(Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 107, 57 DCR 7171; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 53(a), 59 DCR 6190.)