D.C. Code § 28-3315

Current through codified emergency legislation effective July 18, 2024
Section 28-3315 - Exemption of institutions of higher learning from usury law

Any institution of higher education located in the District of Columbia and described in the first sentence of section 101(a) of the Higher Education Amendments, approved October 7, 1998 (112 Stat. 1385; 20 U.S.C. § 1001(a) ) (other than District of Columbia Teachers' College, Federal City College, Gallaudet College, and Howard University) may borrow money at such rates of interest as the institution may determine, without regard to the restrictions of any usury law applicable in the District of Columbia, and shall not plead any statutes against usury in any action.

D.C. Code § 28-3315

July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(i)(3), 58 DCR 1720.