D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2211

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 30-2211 - ENFORCEMENT
2211.1

The Office may enforce the provisions of this title with respect to Licensees and with respect to any individual or entity not holding a license and offering a GOS Machine in violation of the provisions of this title or rules issued pursuant to this chapter.

2211.2

Subject to Subsection §2211.3 of this Section, the Office and the Metropolitan Police Department may issue citations for civil violations of this title as set forth in rules issued pursuant to this title.

2211.3

A citation for a violation for which the penalty includes the suspension or revocation of a license shall be issued by the Office as a result of an investigation carried out by the Office.

2211.4

The Office, ABRA, or Metropolitan Police Department may request and check the identification of a person who has played, is playing, or is attempting to play a GOS Machine.

2211.5

The Office or Metropolitan Police Department may seize evidence that substantiates a violation under this title, which may include seizing the GOS Vouchers, or cash awards issued to a person under the age of 18 and fake identification documents used by a person under the age of eighteen (18).

2211.6

The Office may suspend or revoke a license and issue a fine, in accordance with Section§2217, against a Licensee that knowingly allows a person under the age of 18 to use or play a GOS Machine.

2211.7

The Office may seize a GOS Machine license from an establishment if:

(a) The GOS Machine license has been suspended, revoked, or canceled by the Office;
(b) The business is no longer in existence; or
(c) The business has been closed by another District government agency.
2211.8

No manufacturer, Distributor, licensed establishment, or employee or agent of a manufacturer, Distributor, or licensed establishment shall intentionally make a false or misleading representation concerning an individual's chances, likelihood, or probability of winning at playing a GOS Machine.

2211.9

An individual or entity claiming to be aggrieved by a fraudulent act or a false or misleading statement by a Licensee shall have a cause of action in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages and any legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2211

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6721 (September 22, 1989); reserved by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 011618 (8/30/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 3289 (3/26/2021)