D.C. Code § 29-601.11

Current through codified emergency legislation effective July 18, 2024
Section 29-601.11 - Liability for inaccurate information in filed record
(a) If a record delivered to the Mayor for filing under this title and filed by the Mayor contains inaccurate information, a person that suffers loss by reliance on the information may recover damages for the loss from:
(1) A person that signed the record, or caused another to sign it on the person's behalf, and knew the information to be inaccurate at the time the record was signed; and
(2) A partner, if:
(A) The record was delivered for filing on behalf of the partnership; and
(B) The partner had notice of the inaccuracy for a reasonably sufficient time before the information was relied upon so that, before the reliance, the partner reasonably could have:
(i) Effected an amendment under § 29-610.01(h);
(ii) Filed a petition under § 29-601.10; or
(iii) Delivered to the Mayor for filing a statement of change under § 29-104.07 or a statement of correction under § 29-102.05.
(b) An individual who signs a record authorized or required to be filed under this chapter affirms under penalty of making false statements that the information stated in the record is accurate.

D.C. Code § 29-601.11

Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(f)(2)(F), 59 DCR 13171.

Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.