District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties

D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-3403: Use of “District of Columbia” or similar designation by private detective or collection agency — Prosecutions for violations

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This statute establishes that violations of § 22-3401 are prosecuted by the District of Columbia's Corporation Counsel or Assistant Corporation Counsel, defining the Corporation Counsel as the Attorney for the District of Columbia appointed by the Mayor.

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