Section 4-702. JURISDICTION

 

702.1The Office has the statutory authority to receive, investigate, and seek an appropriate remedy for allegations of conduct prohibited by the Act and which has caused harm to a person or persons protected by the Act; provided, that the following requirements are met:

 

(a)The complaint is filed with the Office within one year of the occurrence of the unlawful discriminatory practice, or the discovery thereof, except as may be modified in accordance with procedures established pursuant to section 303 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-1403.03);

 

(b)The alleged unlawful discriminatory practice occurred within the District of Columbia; and

 

(c)The respondent is identified as follows:

 

(1)Maintaining a presence within the District of Columbia, including that of a registered agent;

 

(2)Substantially engaged in doing business within the District of Columbia; or

 

(3)Operating an enterprise which is subject to licensing by the District of

 

(4)Columbia government.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 007324 (September 4, 2009).