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Changes in DCWP's approach to fines for small businesses
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Council Member Julie Menin discusses the changes made to DCWP's approach to fines for small businesses since 2014. Carlos Ortiz responds by acknowledging the importance of rightsizing penalties and balancing consumer protection with supporting small businesses.
- DCWP implemented a small business relief package to allow businesses to cure certain violations
- The agency aims to match penalties to the severity of violations
- Recent updates to consumer protection laws have modernized fines and addressed online retail activities