Code of the District of Columbia
Official codified DC law sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain). 21,163 sections indexed.
- § 47-2735Exemptions.
- § 47-2736Rules of construction.
- § 47-2737Special agreement with the federal government.
- § 47-2738Payment.
- § 47-2739Penalties and enforcement.
- § 47-2740Allocation of clean air compliance fee.
- § 47-2751Definitions.
- § 47-2752Arena fee.
- § 47-2753Enforcement.
- § 47-2761Definitions.
- § 47-2762Ballpark fee.
- § 47-2763Enforcement.
- § 47-2801Licenses for business or profession; application; transfer of license; signing and sealing.
- § 47-2802Compliance with fire escape laws and regulations required for license.
- § 47-2803Revocation of theater license for failure to comply with public decency regulations.
- § 47-2804Separate license for each business, trade, or profession by same person; place of business restricted to that designated in license; operation under license by others prohibited.
- § 47-2805.01Establishment of licensing periods by Mayor; prorating for late application.
- § 47-2805.02Requirement for social security number.
- § 47-2805Establishment of licensing periods by Mayor; prorating for late application.
- § 47-2806Licenses to be posted on premises; exhibition to police.
- § 47-2807Construction and definition of terms.
- § 47-2808Auctioneers; temporary licenses; penalty for failure to account.
- § 47-2809.01Body art establishments.
- § 47-2809Barbershops and beauty parlors.
- § 47-2810Conventions of national associations of hairdressers or cosmetologists exempted.
- § 47-2811Massage establishments; Turkish, Russian, or medicated baths.
- § 47-2812Public baths.
- § 47-2813Keeping or storing of moving picture films.
- § 47-2814Gasoline, kerosene, oils, fireworks, and explosives.
- § 47-2815Pyroxylin.
- § 47-2816Abattoirs or slaughterhouses.
- § 47-2817Laundries; dry cleaning and dyeing establishments.
- § 47-2818Mattress manufacture, renovation, storage, or sale; “mattress” defined.
- § 47-2819Slot machines.
- § 47-2820Theaters, moving pictures, skating rinks, dances, exhibitions, lectures, entertainments; assignment of police and firemen and additional fees based thereon; hours minors are prohibited on premises.
- § 47-2821Bowling alleys; billiard and pool tables; games.
- § 47-2822Shooting galleries.
- § 47-2823Baseball, football, and athletic exhibitions; assignment of police and firemen; amusement parks.
- § 47-2824Swimming pools.
- § 47-2825Circuses.
- § 47-2826Special events.
- § 47-2827Commission merchants in food; bakeries; bottling, candy-manufacturing, and ice cream manufacturers; groceries; markets; delicatessens; restaurants; private clubs; wholesale fish dealers; dairies.
- § 47-2828Classification of buildings containing living quarters for licenses; fees; buildings exempt from license requirement.
- § 47-2829Vehicles for hire; identification tags on vehicles; vehicles for school children; ambulances, private vehicles for funeral purposes; issuance of licenses; payment of fees.
- § 47-2830Rental or leasing of motor vehicle without driver.
- § 47-2831Vehicles hauling goods from public space.
- § 47-2832.01Parking establishments.
- § 47-2832.02Tire dealers.
- § 47-2832Repairing of motor vehicles.
- § 47-2833Livery stables.
- § 47-2834Sales on streets or public places.
- § 47-2835Solicitors.
- § 47-2836Guides.
- § 47-2837Secondhand dealers; classification; licensing; stolen property.
- § 47-2838Dealers in dangerous weapons.
- § 47-2839.01Security agencies.
- § 47-2839Private detectives; “detective” defined; regulations.
- § 47-2840Fortune-telling
- § 47-2841Exposing persons or animals as targets prohibited.
- § 47-2842Council of the District of Columbia may regulate, modify, or eliminate license requirements.
- § 47-2843Undertakers’ licenses; qualifications; examination; license without examination; authority of Mayor and Council; appropriations; definitions.
- § 47-2844.01Cease and desist orders.
- § 47-2844Regulations; suspension or revocation of licenses; bonding of licensees authorized to collect moneys; exemptions.
- § 47-2845Prosecutions.
- § 47-2846Penalties.
- § 47-2847Saving clause.
- § 47-2848Severability.
- § 47-2849Refund of erroneously-paid fees.
- § 47-2850Rules governing the business of furnishing towing services for motor vehicles.
- § 47-2851.01Definitions.
- § 47-2851.02License required.
- § 47-2851.03Endorsement categories; exemptions.
- § 47-2851.03aExisting licenses eliminated.
- § 47-2851.03bUnique identifying number.
- § 47-2851.03cAgencies’ power to inspect and revoke licensure.
- § 47-2851.03dGeneral Business License and General Contractor/Construction Manager License.
- § 47-2851.04License application and fees.
- § 47-2851.05Business license center.
- § 47-2851.06Public information.
- § 47-2851.07Issuance of licenses.
- § 47-2851.08Basic business license application fees; renewal fees.
- § 47-2851.09License expiration date.
- § 47-2851.10Lapsed and reinstated licenses.
- § 47-2851.11Denial of master
- § 47-2851.12Additional licenses.
- § 47-2851.13Establishment of Basic Business License Fund; disposition of license fees, penalties, and fines.
- § 47-2851.14Certain professional licenses exempt.
- § 47-2851.15Existing licenses or permits.
- § 47-2851.16Third party inspections for license endorsements.
- § 47-2851.17Performance audit.
- § 47-2851.18Participation of District agencies.
- § 47-2851.19Amnesty period.
- § 47-2851.20Authorization of Director to promulgate regulations.
- § 47-2853.01Definitions.
- § 47-2853.02License, certification, and registration criteria.
- § 47-2853.03Scope of subchapter.
- § 47-2853.04Regulated non-health related occupations and professions.
- § 47-2853.05Exemptions; federal services.
- § 47-2853.06Establishment of boards.
- § 47-2853.07Appointment and tenure of board members.
- § 47-2853.08Powers of the boards.
- § 47-2853.09General provisions.
- § 47-2853.10Staffing and administration.
- § 47-2853.101Scope of practice for interior designers.
- § 47-2853.102Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.103Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.11Occupations and Professions Licensure Special Account.
- § 47-2853.111Scope of practice for land surveyors.
- § 47-2853.112Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.113Interns.
- § 47-2853.114Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.12License, certification, and registration criteria; waiver.
- § 47-2853.121Scope of practice for plumbers or gasfitters.
- § 47-2853.122Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.123Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.13Procedures for renewal of license, certification, and registration.
- § 47-2853.131Scope of practice for engineers.
- § 47-2853.132Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.133Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.14Inactive status.
- § 47-2853.141Scope of practice for property managers.
- § 47-2853.142Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.143Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.15Reinstatement of expired license.
- § 47-2853.151Scope of practice for real estate appraisers.
- § 47-2853.152Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.153Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.154Appraisal Education Fund.
- § 47-2853.16Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address.
- § 47-2853.161Scope of practice for real estate brokers.
- § 47-2853.162Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.163Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.17Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand.
- § 47-2853.171Scope of practice for real estate salespersons.
- § 47-2853.172Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.173Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.18Summary suspension or restriction of license.
- § 47-2853.181Exemptions from licensure requirement.
- § 47-2853.182Transfer of license; change of status.
- § 47-2853.183Licensure of real estate organizations.
- § 47-2853.184Place of business.
- § 47-2853.185Prohibited names.
- § 47-2853.186Automatic suspension of license through affiliation.
- § 47-2853.187Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension.
- § 47-2853.19Cease and desist orders.
- § 47-2853.191Fiduciary duties when representing a seller.
- § 47-2853.192Fiduciary duties when representing a buyer.
- § 47-2853.193Fiduciary duties when representing a landlord of leased property.
- § 47-2853.194Fiduciary duties when representing a tenant.
- § 47-2853.195Fiduciary duties of a property manager.
- § 47-2853.196General provisions governing disclosure of brokerage relationships.
- § 47-2853.197Prohibited acts.
- § 47-2853.198Acts not required to be disclosed.
- § 47-2853.20Voluntary surrender of license.
- § 47-2853.201Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
- § 47-2853.202Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.203Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.21Voluntary limitation or surrender; confidentiality.
- § 47-2853.211Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers.
- § 47-2853.212Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.213Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.22Hearings; final decision.
- § 47-2853.221Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds.
- § 47-2853.222Service by members of abolished boards.
- § 47-2853.223Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted rules and orders.
- § 47-2853.224Transfers from former boards.
- § 47-2853.23Appeal and review.
- § 47-2853.24Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license.
- § 47-2853.25Licenses and certifications issued prior to this subchapter.
- § 47-2853.26False representation of authority to practice.
- § 47-2853.27Fines and penalties; criminal violations.
- § 47-2853.28Prosecutions.
- § 47-2853.29Fines and penalties; civil alternatives.
- § 47-2853.30Injunctions; unlawful practices.
- § 47-2853.41Definitions; scope of practice for accountants.
- § 47-2853.42Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.43Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.44Registration of firms of certified public accountants.
- § 47-2853.45Registration of firms of public accountants.
- § 47-2853.46Offices; annual registration.
- § 47-2853.47Permits; issuance.
- § 47-2853.48Actions against firms.
- § 47-2853.49Substantial equivalency; practice privilege.
- § 47-2853.51Scope of practice for asbestos workers.
- § 47-2853.52Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.53Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.61Scope of practice for architects.
- § 47-2853.62Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.63Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.71Scope of practice for barbers.
- § 47-2853.72Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.73Certain representations prohibited.
- § 47-2853.76aScope of practice for body artists.
- § 47-2853.76bRegulation of body artists.
- § 47-2853.76cEligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.76dDuties and responsibilities of body artists.
- § 47-2853.76eProhibitions and penalties.
- § 47-2853.81Scope of practice for cosmetologists.
- § 47-2853.82Eligibility requirements.
- § 47-2853.83Certain representations prohibited.
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