District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties
D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-3401: Use of “District of Columbia” or similar designation by private detective or collection agency — Prohibited
What this law says, in plain English
Private debt collectors and detective agencies cannot use "District of Columbia," "D.C.," or related emblems in their business names or communications in ways that falsely suggest they are government agencies or represent the District of Columbia.
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