Who may apply for the Amnesty Program?
A vendor applying for a new license or renewing their existing license may apply.
Can I automatically qualify for the Amnesty Program without applying?
No. You must submit all the required documents and DLCP will review your application to determine whether you qualify.
Can I apply to the Amnesty Program without applying for a license?
No. You must submit all the required documents to qualify, which includes a basic business application and vending site permit application. You will not qualify for the Amnesty Program if you are unable to obtain your basic business and/or vending site permit.
Do I need to submit a Clean Hands Certificate from OTR if I am applying for the Amnesty Program?
No. You will need to submit the required documents for the Amnesty Program.
I don’t know what debt I owe to the District. How do I find this out?
If you want to determine what fines you owe to DLCP, please send your inquiry to [email protected]. To determine what debt you owe to OTR, you must email OTR at [email protected] or call OTR at (202) 724-5045 to have a Statement of Account generated.
Can DLCP obtain my tax debt from OTR on my behalf?
No. You must specifically request this documentation from OTR. Once you obtain this documentation, you must include it as a part of your application for the Amnesty Program.
Can I qualify for the Amnesty Program if I have other debt other than vending violation fines and/or minimum sales tax payments between January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2023?
No. To qualify for the Amnesty Program, you can only owe debt for vending violation fines and/or minimum sales tax payments between January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2023. You must resolve all other debt before you can qualify for the Amnesty Program.
How can I resolve other debt before I can qualify for the Amnesty Program?
If you want to qualify in the future, please contact OTR at (202) 724-5045 to resolve your other debt you owe at OTR. To resolve any other outstanding fines you owe to DLCP, please contact [email protected].
Once I qualify for the Amnesty Program, will I need to reapply to the Amnesty Program when my license is up for renewal?
Yes. You must reapply for the Amnesty Program when you renew your vending license.
The Amnesty Program is available for 5 years – what does that mean for me?
You can only apply to the Amnesty Program between October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2028. The Amnesty Program will not exist after October 1, 2028, regardless of whether you would have otherwise qualified. Therefore, if you apply for the Amnesty Program on October 2, 2028, you are not eligible.
If I qualify for the Amnesty Program, can I be issued a refund for debt I have already paid?
No - only unpaid debt may be forgiven. No refunds will be issued.
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