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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
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Chapter 4-9. PRECOMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF ALLEGATIONS |
Section 4-909. REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO COMPLIANCE
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909.1If the person or organization refuses voluntary compliance or violates the terms of a compliance agreement, the Director may pursuant to § 304(a) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-1403.04(a) (2001)), initiate a complaint against the person or organization based on the investigation.
909.2If the Director initiates a complaint, the Director shall serve upon the person or organization a copy of the complaint and a written determination that there is probable cause to believe that the person or organization has engaged or is engaging in conduct prohibited by the Act.
909.3The Director shall give the person or organization fifteen (15) work days after receiving the copy of the complaint and the written determination of probable cause to submit a plan to correct the prohibited conduct, pursuant to § 306 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-1403.06 (2001)).
909.4If the person or organization refuses to participate in conciliation efforts or if conciliation efforts fail, the Director shall certify the matter to the D.C. Commission on Human Rights and shall refer the matter to the proper District government agency or authority, pursuant to §§ 310 and 317 of the Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1403.10 and 2-1403.17 (2001)).