2012 District of Columbia Code
Section 50-1707

Evidentiary effect; basis for civil liability

Neither a violation of this chapter nor compliance herewith shall constitute any evidence of negligence or contributory negligence, nor shall either a violation or compliance provide any basis for a civil action for damages.

CREDIT(S)

(Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 8, 30 DCR 49.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1207.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-194, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-1701.

Current through September 13, 2012

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