D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 16. CONSUMERS, COMMERCIAL PRACTICES, AND CIVIL INFRACTIONS |
Chapter 16-3. BUYING, SELLING, AND FINANCING MOTOR VEHICLES |
Section 16-328. FINANCE CHARGES
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328.1Public Law 86-431, § 2 (D.C. Official Code §§ 50-602 et seq.), regulates and controls the maximum finance charges allowable in connection with the sale of motor vehicles. [See Also: D.C. Official Code §§ 28-3601 et seq.].
328.2The finance charge authorized by the preceding subsection shall be computed on the principal balance payable for a motor vehicle from the date of the instrument or contract until the maturity of the final installment, notwithstanding that the balance thereof is required to be paid in installments.
328.3For a period less or greater than twelve (12) months or for amounts less or greater than one hundred dollars ($ 100), the amount of the maximum charge set forth in the foregoing schedule shall be decreased or increased proportionately.