D.C. Code § 47-2421
Criminal penalties.
Any person who commits any of the acts prohibited by § 47-2419 , either knowingly or having reason to know he is doing so, or who fails to comply with any of the requirements of § 47-2420 , shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than the amount set forth in [ § 22-3571.01 ] or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.