This section establishes a graduated fine schedule for Notices of Infraction (NOI) issued by the DC Department of Behavioral Health for violations of the governing chapter, ranging from $500 for a first offense to $4,000 for a fourth or subsequent offense. It also directs that appeals of NOIs follow the administrative procedures set out in 16 DCMR §§ 3100 et seq. Facility operators must be aware of these escalating penalties for non-compliance and the applicable appeal process.
View official source3014 NOTICES OF INFRACTION 3014.1 The Department may issue a Notice of Infraction (NOI) for any violation of this chapter. The fine amount for any NOI issued under this chapter shall be as follows: For the first offense five hundred dollars ($500.00); For the second offense one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); For the third offense two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); and For the fourth and subsequent offenses for thousand dollars ($4,000.00). 3014.2 The administrative procedure for the appeal of an NOI issued under this chapter shall be governed by 16 DCMR §§ 3100 et seq. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11929 (October 16, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 3014