§ 50-1215. False statements as to liens; violations of law chapter.

Current through October 23, 2012

Any person intentionally making a false statement with respect to liens in an application for a certificate, or wilfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter, shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. Prosecutions for violations of this chapter shall be by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia or any of his assistants, in the name of the District of Columbia.

                
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(July 2, 1940, 54 Stat. 739, ch. 527, § 14; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-279, § 201(i), 54 DCR 903.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 40-1015.

1973 Ed., § 40-714.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 16-279, increased the fine for violation of the section from not more than $500 to not more than $5,000.

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 16-279, see notes following § 50-312.