§ 20-1512 Civil action by corporation counsel for pattern or practice of violations.
AC § 20-1512
a.
1.Where reasonable cause exists to believe that a delivery service is engaged in a pattern or practice of violations of this chapter, the corporation counsel may commence a civil action on behalf of the city in a court of competent jurisdiction.
2.The corporation counsel shall commence such action by filing a complaint setting forth facts relating to such pattern or practice and requesting relief, which may include injunctive relief, relief for contracted delivery workers set forth in section 20-1508, civil penalties set forth in section 20-1509, and any other appropriate relief.
3.Such action may be commenced only by the corporation counsel or such other persons designated by the corporation counsel.
4.Nothing in this section prohibits (i) the department from exercising its authority under sections 20-1507 through 20-1509 or (ii) a person alleging a violation of this chapter from filing a complaint pursuant to section 20-1507 or a civil action pursuant to section 20-1511 based on the same facts pertaining to such a pattern or practice, provided that a civil action pursuant to this section shall not have previously been commenced. b. Investigation. The corporation counsel may initiate any investigation to ascertain such facts as may be necessary for the commencement of a civil action pursuant to subdivision a of this section, and in connection therewith shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, to administer oaths and to examine such persons as are deemed necessary. (L.L. 2021/114, 10/24/2021, eff. 4/22/2022; Am. L.L. 2025/123, 9/10/2025, eff. 9/10/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/123.
