D.C. Code§ 22-3226.06
§ 22-3226.06. Unlawful acts and practices
(a)
A telephone solicitor commits the offense of telephone solicitation fraud when engaged in any one of the
following:
(1)
Fails to obtain or maintain a valid certificate of registration;
(2)
Obtains a certificate of registration through any false or fraudulent pretence or representation in any
registration application;
(3)
Knowingly fails to have received written consent to use the name of a charitable organization;
(4)
Knowingly misrepresents any of the following:
(A)
The total cost of the goods or services that are the subject of the telephone solicitation sales
call;
(B)
Material restrictions, material limitations, or material conditions to the purchase of goods or
services that are the subject of a telephone solicitation;
(C)
Material aspects of the performance, efficacy, nature or characteristics of goods or services that
are the subject of a telephone solicitation; or
(D)
Material aspects of the nature of terms of the telephone solicitor's refund, cancellation, exchange
or repurchase policies;
(5)
Induces a consumer to purchase goods or services by means of a false or fraudulent pretense,
representation or promise;
(6)
Charges a consumer's checking or savings account without the consumer's express written authorization;
or
(7)
Procures the services of any professional delivery, courier, or other pickup service to obtain
immediate receipt and/or possession of a consumer's payment unless the goods are delivered with the
opportunity to inspect before payment is collected.
(b)
A person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in § §
22-3226.09 and 22-3226.10.
