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DCRA Publishes Emergency Rules Changing Schedule of Fines


On Nov. 25, the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs  published an emergency rulemaking updating the fine structure for housing inspection division and vacant property infractions.  The changes to the schedule of fines were necessary to reflect revisions in the District’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget.  The rulemaking also implements penalties for the enforcement provisions of  DCRA’s Summer Grass and Trash Program. To view the emergency rules click on the following: Nov. 25 DCRA Emergency RulemakingTo view the schedule of fines as amended by the November rulemaking click on the following:  Amended DCRA Enforcement Regulations.