Section 3-5402. DISPOSITION

 

5402.1Following the presentation of evidence to the Board by the Director in an adversary hearing, the Board may:

 

(a)Levy a civil penalty in accordance with the Act;

 

(b)Refer the matter to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia  for enforcement or prosecution;

 

(c)Refer the matter to the Attorney General for the District of Columbia for  enforcement or prosecution; or

(d)Dismiss the action.

 

5402.2The Board may not refer information concerning an alleged violation of the Code of Conduct or of the Act to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia or the Attorney General for the District of Columbia without the presentation of evidence by the Director as provided in § 5401.1.

 

5402.3In addition to an action taken pursuant to § 5402.1, the Board may take any other remedial action pursuant to authority granted it by the Act.

 

 

authority

Section 209 of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq.) (2012 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 747 (January 25, 2013).