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DC Code § 47-2853.202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics|§ 47-2853.202. Eligibility requirements

(a) An applicant to be an apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic shall be registered by the Mayor, without examination, upon providing such information as may be required by the Board of Industrial Trades and payment of appropriate fees. An apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic shall work only under the direct personal supervision and control of a licensed master mechanic. (b) An applicant for licensure as a master mechanic shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Industrial Trades that the applicant has been employed installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment systems larger than 25 compressor horsepower or the equivalent tons of refrigeration in the aggregate for a period of at least 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application, as verified in writing by a master mechanic. (c) An applicant for licensure as a master mechanic limited shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Industrial Trades that the applicant: (1) Has been employed installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment systems less than 25 compressor horsepower or the equivalent tons of refrigeration in the aggregate for a period of at least 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application, as verified in writing by a master mechanic, and (2) Have proof of chlor fluro carbon certification. (d)(1) The Board shall accept, in lieu of an examination, experience, or other requirements of test or skill established by the Board, a certificate from a national certifying organization certifying that the applicant: (A) Has completed the organization’s apprenticeship program; (B) Has passed the organization’s required examination; (C) Is designated by that organization as a journeyman refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic; and (D) Has not been disciplined or otherwise disqualified by the organization. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “national certifying organization” shall include a nationally recognized trade organization, non-union sponsor, or labor union that is registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, the United States Department of Labor, or the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Council.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-274, § 2(c), 60 DCR 2055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.202. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2853.12. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-274 added (d).
DC Code § 47-2853.203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics|§ 47-2853.203. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed in accordance with this subchapter, no person shall use the words or terms “air conditioning mechanic,” “refrigeration mechanic,” “licensed air conditioning mechanic,” “licensed refrigeration mechanic,” “master mechanic,” or any combination of those words to imply that the person is licensed to perform the services of a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.203.
DC Code § 47-2853.211 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers|§ 47-2853.211. Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers

(a) For the purposes of this part, the term “steam engineer” means a person who maintains, inspects and operates steam or hot water boilers, boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, condensate and derating water tanks, blowdown tanks, burners, fuel systems, steam and gas turbines, steam pumps, air compressors, hot water heaters, boiler room electrical systems, chiller room or refrigeration equipment such as centrifugal chillers, reciprocating absorption chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration auxiliaries such as cooling towers, pumps and controls, electrical generators, appliances using gas, liquid fuel, solid fuel or waste heat. (b) The term “operating engineer” means a person who operates and maintains cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, air compressors, concrete pumps, derricks, clams or any construction heavy equipment used for hoisting, demolition, digging or earth moving.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.211.
DC Code § 47-2853.212 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers|§ 47-2853.212. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for licensure as a steam or other operating engineer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Industrial Trades that: (1) For a steam engineer, the applicant has the requisite experience and knowledge to operate steam or hot water boilers for the class of licensure applied for, as determined by the Board of Industrial Trades by regulation; and (2) For an operating engineer, the applicant has the requisite experience and knowledge to operate heavy equipment of the class for which licensure is sought, as determined by the Board of Industrial Trades.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.212.
DC Code § 47-2853.213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers|§ 47-2853.213. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed in accordance with this subchapter, no person may use the words or terms “steam engineer,” “licensed steam engineer,” “steam operating engineer,” “licensed steam operating engineer,” “operating engineer,” or “licensed operating engineer” to imply that the person is authorized to perform the services of a steam or other operating engineer in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.213.
DC Code § 47-2853.221 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part S - Transitional Provisions|§ 47-2853.221. Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds

(a) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Architecture and the Board of Interior Designers are transferred to the Board of Architecture and Interior Designers established by this subchapter. (b) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Accountancy are transferred to the Board of Accountancy established by § 47-2853.06. (c) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology are transferred to the Board of Barber and Cosmetology established by § 47-2853.06. (d) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the District of Columbia Plumbing Board, the District of Columbia Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Board, District of Columbia Steam and Other Operating Engineers Board, and the District of Columbia Electrical Board are transferred to the Board of Industrial Trades established by § 47-2853.06. (e) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers are transferred to the Board of Professional Engineering established by § 47-2853.06. (f) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Appraisers are transferred to the Board of Real Estate Appraisers established by § 47-2853.06. (g) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia are transferred to the Board of Real Estate established by § 47-2853.06.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.221.
DC Code § 47-2853.222 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part S - Transitional Provisions|§ 47-2853.222. Service by members of abolished boards

Members of boards abolished by this subchapter shall serve as members of the successor boards to which their functions are transferred until the expiration of their terms or the appointment of their successors, whichever occurs first. In any case where there is no successor board, or where the activities of two or more boards have been combined, or where more than one member of a prior board or board is eligible for a single seat on a new board, the Mayor shall make the determination as to which member of the former board or board, if any, shall be seated on a new board. The determination of the Mayor shall be final and shall not be reviewable in any court.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.222.
DC Code § 47-2853.223 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part S - Transitional Provisions|§ 47-2853.223. Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted rules and orders

(a) No suit, action, or other judicial proceeding lawfully commenced by or against any board specified in this subchapter, or against any member, officer or employee of the board in the official capacity of the officer or employee, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of this subchapter, but the court or agency, unless it determines that survival of the suit, action, or other proceeding is not necessary for purposes of settlement of the question involved, shall allow the suit, action, or other proceeding to be maintained, with substitutions as to parties as are appropriate. (b) No disciplinary action against a person engaged in a profession or occupation regulated by this subchapter initiated by a professional or other administrative body or any other proceeding lawfully commenced shall abate solely by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this subchapter, but the action or proceeding shall be continued with substitutions as to parties and officers or agencies as are appropriate. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, all rules and orders promulgated by the boards abolished by this subchapter shall continue in effect and shall apply to their successor board until the rules or orders are repealed or superseded.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.223.
DC Code § 47-2853.224 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part S - Transitional Provisions|§ 47-2853.224. Transfers from former boards

The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to former boards shall be transferred to the boards established by this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.224.
DC Code § 47-2883.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.01. Bonding of persons engaged in home improvement business; definitions

The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized, in connection with the licensing of persons engaged in the home improvement business, whether as principal, agent, salesman, employee, or otherwise, to require the furnishing of bond as a condition to the issuance of such license. For the purposes of this part, the term “home improvement business” means the repair, remodeling, alteration, conversion, or modernization of, or addition to, residential property, all as may be more particularly defined in regulations promulgated by the Council. Such bonding may be required notwithstanding the fact that a person may also be subject to the bonding requirements of any other law.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 86-715, § 1; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-501. 1973 Ed., § 2-2301. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law. Cross References Regulation, modification, or elimination of license requirements, see § 47-2842. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(78) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 47-2883.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.03. Payment as defense to assertion of lien

In any case in which a property owner or occupant has entered into a contract with a person offering to perform or to arrange for the performance of home improvement work, and such property owner or occupant makes payment for such work to the person offering to perform or arrange for the performance of the same, proof of such payment shall constitute a defense against, and render void, any lien sought to be asserted under the authority of subchapter I of Chapter 3 of Title 40, and § 40-303.01.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 86-715, § 3; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-503. 1973 Ed., § 2-2303. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law.
DC Code § 47-2883.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.04. Penalty

Any person who shall violate any provision of this part or of any regulation promulgated by the Mayor under the authority of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this part, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this part, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this part shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 86-715, § 4; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 433(a), 32 DCR 4450; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 286(u), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-504. 1973 Ed., § 2-2304. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01]” for “not exceeding $300”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 286(u) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 47-2883.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.05. Prosecutions to be conducted by Attorney General for the District of Columbia

Prosecutions for violations of this part, or of the regulations made pursuant thereto, shall be conducted in the name of the District by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or any of his assistants. As used in this part, the term “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” means the attorney for the District, by whatever title such attorney may be known, designated by the Mayor to perform the functions prescribed for the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in this part. Adjudication of civil infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 86-715, § 5; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 433(b), 32 DCR 4450; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 74, 52 DCR 2638; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-505. 1973 Ed., § 2-2305. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”. D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 47-2883.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.06. Authority and power of Mayor deemed supplementary

The authority and power vested in the Mayor by any provision of this part shall be deemed to be additional and supplementary to authority and power now vested in him, and not as a limitation.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 86-715, § 6; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-506. 1973 Ed., § 2-2306. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 47-2883.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter IV - Other Licenses|Part A - Home Improvement Businesses|§ 47-2883.07. Severability

If any provision of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or the application of this part which can be effected without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this part are severable.  (Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 86-715, § 7; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 302, 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-507. 1973 Ed., § 2-2307. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this subchapter into law.