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§ 9-6303. Enforcement.
   (1)   The Law Department and any other agency as may be designated by the Mayor shall have the authority to investigate violations of this Chapter, including through the issuance of subpoenas and testing to identify potential violations.
   (2)   The City, through the Law Department, may file an action in the name of the City in any court of competent jurisdiction against any person or persons alleged to have violated this Chapter, seeking relief under this Chapter, including restitution for persons aggrieved by the violation.
§ 9-6304. Remedies.
   In any action filed pursuant to this Chapter, a court may order the following:
   (1)   Injunctive relief and such other equitable relief, as appropriate.
   (2)   Civil Penalties. Each violation of this Chapter shall be punishable by a civil penalty of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
   (3)   Compensatory Damages and Restitution. In any action filed by the City, a violator of this Chapter shall be liable to any person aggrieved by the violation for actual damages caused and restitution of all monies, property, or other things of value, or proceeds thereof, received directly or indirectly as a result of such violation.
   (4)   Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In any action filed under this Chapter in which the City prevails, the City shall be entitled to reimbursement for attorney’s fees and costs, including the cost of an investigation. In the event that such fees and costs are not recovered from a defendant, the City is entitled to deduct such amounts from the grand recovery prior to distribution to other persons aggrieved.
§ 9-6305. Regulations.
   The Law Department may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter, including regulations defining certain specific unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
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