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Can you summarize DCCO 22-3223?
Fraud; Related Offenses. > Credit card fraud.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Code of the District of Columbia, specifically addresses credit card fraud. It defines a credit card as an instrument or device issued for the cardholder to obtain or pay for property or services. The document outlines various actions that constitute credit card fraud, including using a credit card without consent, using a revoked or cancelled credit card, using a falsified or altered credit card, misrepresenting oneself as a credit card holder, or using a credit card issued to an employee or contractor for personal purposes. The document also specifies that a credit card is considered cancelled or revoked when the named holder receives written notice. The penalties for credit card fraud vary depending on the value of the property or services obtained or paid for. For amounts less than $1,000, the penalty is a fine, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. For amounts $1,000 or more, the penalty is a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who commits credit card fraud
What does it govern?
Credit card fraud
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Fine of not more than the amount set forth in 22-3571.01, imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both. If the value of the property or services obtained or paid for is $1,000 or more, the fine is not more than the amount set forth in 22-3571.01, imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.
Jurisdiction
Washington, D.C.