Subchapter II. Repealed Provisions.


§§ 42-1721 to 42-1738. Acting as broker or salesman without license unlawful; definitions; exceptions to license requirements; single act may constitute one "broker" or "salesman;" applicability of chapter; Real Estate Commission; creation; membership; terms; officers and staff; seal; records; compensation; annual audit; rules and regulations; license; qualifications; competency and proof thereof; prohibitions on license issuance; written application; brokers and salesmen; recommendations; firms, partnerships, etc., and members thereof; oath; fee; bond and surety; other proof of character; hearing before refusal to issue; form and contents; display; rehearing within 6 months; notice to licensee; fees; expiration; renewal; actions for compensation for service or for enforcement of contracts; places of business; discharged or terminated salesmen; transferability; suspension or revocation; investigation upon complaint; prohibited acts; hearing by Commission before denial of application or suspension; written notice; procedure; court review of determination; copy of record; provisions applicable to nonresident brokers and salesmen; members of Commission authorized to administer oaths; court to enforce compliance with Commission; exemptions from license requirements; limitation on exemptions; list of licenses, suspensions, and revocations and report of Commission to be published annually; unlawful acts; .[Repealed]

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 34, 30 DCR 390.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., §§ 45-1901 to 45-1918.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 4, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(c), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(c), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1923.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 5, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(d), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(d), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1924.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 6, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(e), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1925.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 7, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(e), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(f), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1926.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 8, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(f), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(g), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1927.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 9, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(g), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(h), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1928.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 10, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(i), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1929.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 10a, as added Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(h), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(j), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1929.1.

    Legislative History of Laws

    Law 5-117, the "District of Columbia Real Estate Licensure Act of 1982 Amendment Act of 1984," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-175, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 1984, and July 10, 1984, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 13, 1984, it was assigned Act No. 5-169 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 11, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 45, 35 DCR 147; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(k), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1930.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Law 7-104, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1987," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-346, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on Nov. 24, 1987, and DeC. 8, 1987, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on DeC. 22, 1987, it was assigned Act No. 7-124 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 11a, as added Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(i), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(l), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1930.1.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 12, 30 DCR 390; Oct. 8, 1983, D.C. Law 5-31, § 10(d), 30 DCR 3879; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(j), 31 DCR 4023; June 6, 1998, D.C. Law 12-116, § 3, 45 DCR 1960; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(m), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1931.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Law 5-31, the "Lower Income Homeownership Tax Abatement and Incentives Act of 1983," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-167, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 28, 1983, and July 12, 1983, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 21, 1983, it was assigned Act No. 5-53 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 13, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(k), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(n), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1932.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 13a, as added Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(l), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(o), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1932.1.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 14, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(m), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(p), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1933.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 15, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(n), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(q), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1934.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 16, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(r), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1935.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 17, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(o), 31 DCR 4023; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-159, § 8, 32 DCR 30; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-209, § 2(b), 37 DCR 8464; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 38(b), 40 DCR 6311; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-242, § 3(1), (2), 44 DCR 1128; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(s), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1936.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    Law 5-159, the "End of Session Technical Amendments Act of 1984," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-540, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 20, 1984, and December 4, 1984, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 10, 1984, it was assigned Act No. 5-224 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1702.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 10-68, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1702.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 19, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(t), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1938.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 20, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(q), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(u), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1939.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 21, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(r), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(v), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1940.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 22, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(w), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1941.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 23, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(x), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1942.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 24, 30 DCR 390; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-117, § 2(s), 31 DCR 4023; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(y), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1943.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-117, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1746.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 25, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(z), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1944.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 27, 30 DCR 390; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 405, 32 DCR 4450; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(aa), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1946.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Law 6-42, the "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-187, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 25, 1985, and July 9, 1985, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 16, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 6- 60 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for is review.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

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  • (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 28, 30 DCR 390; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1233(bb), 46 DCR 3142.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    1981 Ed., § 45-1947.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-209, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-1701.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of authority under Law 4-209, see Mayor's Order 83-123, May 6, 1983.