D.C. Code § 22-1809

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024

Section 22-1809 - Prosecutions

All prosecutions for violations of § 22-1321 or any of the provisions of any of the laws or ordinances provided for by this act shall be conducted in the name of and for the benefit of the District of Columbia, and in the same manner as provided by law for the prosecution of offenses against the laws and ordinances of the said District. Any person convicted of any violation of § 22-1321 or any of the provisions of this act, and who shall fail to pay the fine or penalty imposed, or to give security where the same is required, shall be committed to the Workhouse of the District of Columbia for a term not exceeding 6 months for each and every offense. The second sentence of this section shall not apply with respect to any violation of § 22-1312(b).

D.C. Code § 22-1809

July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 18; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 93, 98, ch. 159, §§ 202(a)(2), 211(b); redesignated § 211a, May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-375, § 3(b), 58 DCR 731.

Adulteration of food and drugs, see § 48-101 et seq. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, see § 25-101 et seq. Conduct of prosecutions, see § 23-101. Uniform Narcotic Drug Act, see § 48-901.02 et seq. .