§ 27-102. Liability and damages.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Anyone who commits an offense of fraud, shoplifting, or theft from a merchant shall be civilly liable to the merchant for treble the amount of actual damages; and

(1) The retail value of any goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are not recovered;

(2) The loss of value of the goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are recovered; or

(3) A minimum of $50 in damages, whichever is greater.

(b) The parent or guardian shall be liable for any acts or offenses committed by a juvenile under this chapter.

                
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(May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 3, 39 DCR 678.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-442.

Temporary Addition of Section

See note to § 27-101.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant's Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304).

For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant's Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9- 155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 9-97, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 27-101.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 9-98, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 27-101.