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< Back to Previous Page District Of Columbia Consumer Protection Laws The consumer protection law that the Consumer and Trade Protection Section of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) enforces is the Consumer Protection Procedures Act (DC Official Code § 28-3901 et. seq.). It prohibits merchants from committing various deceptive and unfair practices against consumers. There is also a private right of action under this law under which a person may recover or obtain: a) treble damages, or $1500 per violation, whichever is greater, payable to the consumer; b) reasonable attorney's fees; c) punitive damages; and d) an injunction against the use of the unlawful trade practices. Perform the functions of the Mayor, Department of Consumer Affairs. Board of Consumer Goods Repairs Services or Department of Economic Development in: The District of Columbia Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1971 (Title 28, Chapters 36, 37, 38, et al.) The District of Columbia Consumer Retail Credit Regulation (16 DCMR Ch. 1) The District of Columbia Consumer Goods Repair Regulation (16 DCMR Ch. 6) The District of Columbia Consumer LayAway Plan Act (section 28-3818)   Contact Lynn Andretta to discuss your legal options and find solutions for any Dispute or ADR related legal situations in Washington DC area or nationwide.

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