• Current through October 23, 2012

In an action in contract based upon a written contract executed on behalf of the District government, or by an official or employee acting within the scope of the official's or the employee's authority, the District government, and its officers, departments, agencies, or other units of government, shall not be liable for punitive damages.

(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 905, 58 DCR 1185.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

2001 Ed., § 2-308.02.

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-351.01.