| Subchapter I. Specific Licensing Provisions. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2801. Licenses for business or profession; application; transfer of license; signing and sealing.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2802. Compliance with fire escape laws and regulations required for license.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2803. Revocation of theater license for failure to comply with public decency regulations.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2804. Separate 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same person; place of business restricted to that designated in license; operation under license by others prohibited.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2805. Establishment of licensing periods by Mayor; prorating for late application.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2805.01. Establishment of licensing periods by Mayor; prorating for late application. |
| § 47-2805.02. Requirement for social security number. |
| § 47-2806. Licenses to be posted on premises; exhibition to police. |
| § 47-2807. Construction and definition of terms. |
| § 47-2808. Auctioneers; temporary licenses; penalty for failure to account. |
| § 47-2809. Barbershops and beauty parlors. |
| § 47-2809.01. Body art establishments. |
| § 47-2810. Conventions of national associations of hairdressers or cosmetologists exempted. |
| § 47-2811. Massage establishments; Turkish, Russian, or medicated baths. |
| § 47-2812. Public baths. |
| § 47-2813. Keeping or storing of moving picture films.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2814. Gasoline, kerosene, oils, fireworks, and explosives. |
| § 47-2815. Pyroxylin. |
| § 47-2816. Abattoirs or slaughterhouses.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2817. Laundries; dry cleaning and dyeing establishments. |
| § 47-2818. Mattress manufacture, renovation, storage, or sale; "mattress" defined. |
| § 47-2819. Slot machines.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2821. Bowling alleys; billiard and pool tables; games. |
| § 47-2822. Shooting galleries.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2823. Baseball, football, and athletic exhibitions; assignment of police and firemen; amusement parks. |
| § 47-2824. Swimming pools. |
| § 47-2825. Circuses. |
| § 47-2826. Special events. |
| § 47-2828. Classification of buildings containing living quarters for licenses; fees; buildings exempt from license requirement. |
| § 47-2829. Vehicles for hire; identification tags on vehicles; vehicles for school children; ambulances, private vehicles for funeral purposes; issuance of licenses; payment of fees. |
| § 47-2830. Rental or leasing of motor vehicle without driver. |
| § 47-2831. Vehicles hauling goods from public space. |
| § 47-2832. Repairing of motor vehicles. |
| § 47-2832.01. Parking establishments. |
| § 47-2833. Livery stables.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2834. Sales on streets or public places.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2835. Solicitors. |
| § 47-2836. Guides. |
| § 47-2837. Secondhand dealers; classification; licensing; stolen property. |
| § 47-2838. Dealers in dangerous weapons. |
| § 47-2839. Private detectives; "detective" defined; regulations. |
| § 47-2839.01. Security agencies. |
| § 47-2840. Fortune-telling.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2841. Exposing persons or animals as targets prohibited. |
| § 47-2842. Council of the District of Columbia may regulate, modify, or eliminate license requirements. |
| § 47-2843. Undertakers' licenses; qualifications; examination; license without examination; authority of Mayor and Council; appropriations; definitions.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2844. Regulations; suspension or revocation of licenses; bonding of licensees authorized to collect moneys; exemptions. |
| § 47-2844.01. Cease and desist orders. |
| § 47-2845. Prosecutions. |
| § 47-2846. Penalties. |
| § 47-2847. Saving clause. |
| § 47-2848. Severability. |
| § 47-2849. Refund of erroneously-paid fees. |
| § 47-2850. Rules governing the business of furnishing towing services for motor vehicles. |
| Subchapter I-A. General Provisions. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2851.01. Definitions. |
| § 47-2851.02. License required. |
| § 47-2851.03. Endorsement categories; exemptions. |
| § 47-2851.03a. Existing licenses eliminated. |
| § 47-2851.03b. Unique identifying number. |
| § 47-2851.03c. Agencies' power to inspect and revoke licensure. |
| § 47-2851.03d. General Business License and General Contractor/Construction Manager License. |
| § 47-2851.04. License application and fees. |
| § 47-2851.05. Business license center. |
| § 47-2851.06. Public information. |
| § 47-2851.07. Issuance of licenses. |
| § 47-2851.08. Basic business license application fees; renewal fees. |
| § 47-2851.09. License expiration date. |
| § 47-2851.10. Lapsed and reinstated licenses. |
| § 47-2851.11. Denial of master business license. |
| § 47-2851.12. Additional licenses. |
| § 47-2851.13. Establishment of Basic Business License Fund; disposition of license fees, penalties, and fines. |
| § 47-2851.14. Certain professional licenses exempt.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2851.15. Existing licenses or permits. |
| § 47-2851.16. Third party inspections for license endorsements. |
| § 47-2851.17. Performance audit. |
| § 47-2851.18. Participation of District agencies. |
| § 47-2851.19. Amnesty period. |
| § 47-2851.20. Authorization of Director to promulgate regulations. |
| Subchapter I-B. Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2853.01. Definitions. |
| § 47-2853.02. License, certification, and registration criteria. |
| § 47-2853.03. Scope of subchapter. |
| § 47-2853.04. Regulated non-health related occupations and professions. |
| § 47-2853.05. Exemptions; federal services. |
| § 47-2853.06. Establishment of boards. |
| § 47-2853.07. Appointment and tenure of board members. |
| § 47-2853.08. Powers of the boards. |
| § 47-2853.09. General provisions. |
| § 47-2853.10. Staffing and administration. |
| § 47-2853.11. Occupations and Professions Licensure Special Account. |
| § 47-2853.12. License, certification, and registration criteria; waiver. |
| § 47-2853.13. Procedures for renewal of license, certification, and registration. |
| § 47-2853.14. Inactive status. |
| § 47-2853.15. Reinstatement of expired license. |
| § 47-2853.16. Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address. |
| § 47-2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand. |
| § 47-2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license. |
| § 47-2853.19. Cease and desist orders.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2853.20. Voluntary surrender of license. |
| § 47-2853.21. Voluntary limitation or surrender; confidentiality. |
| § 47-2853.22. Hearings; final decision. |
| § 47-2853.23. Appeal and review. |
| § 47-2853.24. Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license. |
| § 47-2853.25. Licenses and certifications issued prior to this subchapter. |
| § 47-2853.26. False representation of authority to practice. |
| § 47-2853.27. Fines and penalties; criminal violations. |
| § 47-2853.28. Prosecutions. |
| § 47-2853.29. Fines and penalties; civil alternatives. |
| § 47-2853.30. Injunctions; unlawful practices. |
| Part A. Accountants. |
| § 47-2853.41. Definitions; scope of practice for accountants. |
| § 47-2853.42. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.43. Certain representations prohibited. |
| § 47-2853.44. Registration of firms of certified public accountants. |
| § 47-2853.45. Registration of firms of public accountants.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2853.46. Offices; annual registration.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2853.47. Permits; issuance. |
| § 47-2853.48. Actions against firms. |
| § 47-2853.49. Substantial equivalency; practice privilege. |
| Part B. Asbestos Workers. |
| § 47-2853.51. Scope of practice for asbestos workers. |
| § 47-2853.52. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.53. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part C. Architects. |
| § 47-2853.61. Scope of practice for architects. |
| § 47-2853.62. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.63. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part D. Barbers. |
| § 47-2853.71. Scope of practice for barbers. |
| § 47-2853.72. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.73. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part D-I. Body Artists. |
| § 47-2853.76a. Scope of practice for body artists. |
| § 47-2853.76b. Regulation of body artists. |
| § 47-2853.76c. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.76d. Duties and responsibilities of body artists. |
| § 47-2853.76e. Prohibitions and penalties. |
| Part E. Cosmetologists. |
| § 47-2853.81. Scope of practice for cosmetologists. |
| § 47-2853.82. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.83. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part F. Electricians. |
| § 47-2853.91. Scope of practice for electricians. |
| § 47-2853.92. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.93. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part F-I. Elevator Maintenance. |
| § 47-2853.95. Scope of practice for elevator contractors, elevator mechanics, and elevator inspectors. |
| § 47-2853.96. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.97. Certain representations prohibited. |
| § 47-2853.98. Temporary license. |
| § 47-2853.99. Fees; rules. |
| Part G. Interior Designers. |
| § 47-2853.101. Scope of practice for interior designers. |
| § 47-2853.102. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.103. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part H. Land Surveyors. |
| § 47-2853.111. Scope of practice for land surveyors. |
| § 47-2853.112. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.113. Interns. |
| § 47-2853.114. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part I. Plumbers or Gasfitters. |
| § 47-2853.121. Scope of practice for plumbers or gasfitters. |
| § 47-2853.122. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.123. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part J. Professional Engineers. |
| § 47-2853.131. Scope of practice for engineers. |
| § 47-2853.132. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.133. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part K. Property Managers. |
| § 47-2853.141. Scope of practice for property managers. |
| § 47-2853.142. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.143. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part L. Real Estate Appraisers. |
| § 47-2853.151. Scope of practice for real estate appraisers. |
| § 47-2853.152. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.153. Certain representations prohibited. |
| § 47-2853.154. Appraisal Education Fund. |
| Part M. Real Estate Brokers. |
| § 47-2853.161. Scope of practice for real estate brokers. |
| § 47-2853.162. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.163. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part N. Real Estate Salespersons. |
| § 47-2853.171. Scope of practice for real estate salespersons. |
| § 47-2853.172. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.173. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part O. Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers. |
| § 47-2853.181. Exemptions from licensure requirement. |
| § 47-2853.182. Transfer of license; change of status. |
| § 47-2853.183. Licensure of real estate organizations. |
| § 47-2853.184. Place of business. |
| § 47-2853.185. Prohibited names. |
| § 47-2853.186. Automatic suspension of license through affiliation. |
| § 47-2853.187. Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension. |
| Part P. Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers. |
| § 47-2853.191. Fiduciary duties when representing a seller. |
| § 47-2853.192. Fiduciary duties when representing a buyer. |
| § 47-2853.193. Fiduciary duties when representing a landlord of leased property. |
| § 47-2853.194. Fiduciary duties when representing a tenant. |
| § 47-2853.195. Fiduciary duties of a property manager. |
| § 47-2853.196. General provisions governing disclosure of brokerage relationships. |
| § 47-2853.197. Prohibited acts. |
| § 47-2853.198. Acts not required to be disclosed. |
| Part Q. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics. |
| § 47-2853.201. Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics. |
| § 47-2853.202. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.203. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part R. Steam and Other Operating Engineers. |
| § 47-2853.211. Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers. |
| § 47-2853.212. Eligibility requirements. |
| § 47-2853.213. Certain representations prohibited. |
| Part S. Transitional Provisions. |
| § 47-2853.221. Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds. |
| § 47-2853.222. Service by members of abolished boards. |
| § 47-2853.223. Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted rules and orders. |
| § 47-2853.224. Transfers from former boards. |
| Subchapter I-C. Trade Names. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2855.01. Definitions. |
| § 47-2855.02. Registration required. |
| § 47-2855.03. Changes in registration; filing amendment. |
| § 47-2855.04. Rules; fees. |
| § 47-2855.05. Collection and deposit of fees. |
| Subchapter II. Clean Hands Before Receiving a License or Permit. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2861. Definitions. |
| § 47-2862. Prohibition against issuance of license or permit. |
| § 47-2863. Self-certification and enforcement (conditional). |
| § 47-2864. Penalties. |
| § 47-2865. Remedies. |
| § 47-2866. Interagency computer system and enforcement. |
| Subchapter III. Permit and License Application Forms. | Back to Top |
| § 47-2881. Placement of Inspector General hotline in permit and license application forms. |
| Subchapter IV. Other Licenses. | Back to Top |
| Part A. Home Improvement Businesses. |
| § 47-2883.01. Bonding of persons engaged in home improvement business; definitions. |
| § 47-2883.02. Bond requirements. |
| § 47-2883.03. Payment as defense to assertion of lien. |
| § 47-2883.04. Penalty. |
| § 47-2883.05. Prosecutions to be conducted by Attorney General for the District of Columbia. |
| § 47-2883.06. Prosecutions to be conducted by Attorney General for the District of Columbia. |
| § 47-2883.07. Severability. |
| Part B. Pawnbrokers. |
| § 47-2884.01. Definitions. |
| § 47-2884.02. License required; display of sign or emblem. |
| § 47-2884.03. Appointment of Mayor as attorney; application for license; cash capital; application fee; endorsement to master business license. |
| § 47-2884.04. Bond. |
| § 47-2884.05. License --Issuance; fee; contents; display; transferability; change of place or business. |
| § 47-2884.06. License --Revocation; suspension; renewal; renewal fee; procedure; surrender. |
| § 47-2884.07. License --Enforcement of part; annual report; records of licensee; appeal of action, decision, or ruling of Mayor. |
| § 47-2884.08. Advertising; statement of rates. |
| § 47-2884.09. Maximum rate of interest permitted; repayment of loan. |
| § 47-2884.10. Excessive consideration prohibited; instruments for loans made in violation of part invalid; loans made outside of District. |
| § 47-2884.11. Book containing loan transactions required; inspection of books; police to be admitted to premises; daily transcript. |
| § 47-2884.12. Borrower to receive memorandum of loan transaction. |
| § 47-2884.13. Sale of pawn or pledge --Required time of possession. |
| § 47-2884.14. Sale of pawn or pledge --Notice. |
| § 47-2884.15. Sale of pawn or pledge --Disposition of surplus moneys. |
| § 47-2884.16. Penalties for violation of part; loan declared void; pledge returned. |
| § 47-2884.17. Rules and regulations. |
| § 47-2884.18. Exceptions to application of part. |
| § 47-2884.19. Severability. |
| Part C. Pharmacy. |
| § 47-2885.01. Purposes; scope. |
| § 47-2885.02. Definitions. |
| § 47-2885.03. General prohibitions. |
| §§ 47-2885.04, 47-2885.05. Board of Pharmacy; licensing of pharmacists.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2885.06. Registration of pharmacy interns. |
| § 47-2885.07. Denial, suspension, or revocation of pharmacist's license or pharmacy intern's registration.[Repealed] |
| § 47-2885.08. Licensing of pharmacies. |
| § 47-2885.09. Operation of pharmacy. |
| § 47-2885.10. Denial, suspension, or revocation of pharmacy license. |
| § 47-2885.11. Pharmacy personnel. |
| § 47-2885.12. Bulk sales or transfers. |
| § 47-2885.13. Deteriorating drugs; sample drugs; returned drugs. |
| § 47-2885.14. Labeling of prescriptions. |
| § 47-2885.15. Records. |
| § 47-2885.16. Inspections. |
| § 47-2885.17. Labeling of prescriptions. |
| § 47-2885.17a. Public place defined. |
| § 47-2885.18. Duties of Mayor. |
| § 47-2885.19. Fees. |
| § 47-2885.20. Penalties; prosecutions; injunction. |
| § 47-2885.21. Review. |
| § 47-2885.22. Severability. |
| § 47-2885.23. Effect of part on prior regulations. |
| Part D. Professional Engineers. |
| § 47-2886.01. Short title. |
| § 47-2886.02. Definitions. |
| § 47-2886.03. Declaration of policy. |
| § 47-2886.04. Practice of engineering without registration prohibited. |
| § 47-2886.06. District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineering--Compensation.[Omitted] |
| § 47-2886.07. District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers--Meetings; officers; quorum.[Omitted] |
| § 47-2886.08. District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers --Powers. |
| § 47-2886.09. District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers --Complaints; hearings; appeals. |
| § 47-2886.10. Exemptions from part. |
| § 47-2886.11. Seal of registrant. |
| § 47-2886.12. Display of certificate of registration. |
| § 47-2886.13. Professional Engineers' Fund; expenses of Board; audit. |
| § 47-2886.14. Unlawful acts. |
| § 47-2886.15. Prosecutions; legal services to Board; investigations; injunctions. |
| § 47-2886.16. Annual report. |
| § 47-2886.17. Severability. |
| § 47-2886.18. Conflicting laws and regulations repealed. |
| Part E. Athlete Agents. |
| § 47-2887.01. Definitions. |
| § 47-2887.02. Service of process; subpoenas. |
| § 47-2887.03. Athlete agents: registration required; void contracts. |
| § 47-2887.04. Registration as athlete agent; form; requirements. |
| § 47-2887.05. Certificate of registration; issuance or denial; renewal. |
| § 47-2887.06. Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration. |
| § 47-2887.07. Temporary registration. |
| § 47-2887.08. Registration and renewal fees. |
| § 47-2887.09. Required form of contract. |
| § 47-2887.10. Notice to educational institution. |
| § 47-2887.11. Student-athlete's right to cancel. |
| § 47-2887.12. Required records. |
| § 47-2887.13. Prohibited conduct. |
| § 47-2887.14. Criminal penalties; prosecution by Corporation Counsel. |
| § 47-2887.15. Civil remedies. |
| § 47-2887.16. Administrative penalty. |
| § 47-2887.17. Uniformity of application and construction. |
| § 47-2887.18. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. |
