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DC Code § 47-2851.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-A - General Provisions|§ 47-2851.19. Amnesty period

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter, any business which was not required under law to obtain a license issued in the form of an endorsement to engage in a business in the District of Columbia and which did not obtain a basic business license prior to July 1, 2003, shall not be subject to any penalty or fine for failure to obtain a basic business license.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(l), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(r), 50 DCR 6913; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-213, § 3(c), 63 DCR 15330.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2851.19. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-38 rewrote the section. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 21-213: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-213 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(c) of D.C. Law 21-213 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Master Business Registration Delay Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-595, January 7, 2003, 50 DCR 647). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Master Business Registration Delay Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-73, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3616). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Master Business Registration Second Delay Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-83, May 19, 2003, 50 DCR 4100). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(r) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Master Business Registration Temporary Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 14-302, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3776). References in Text The phrase “within 6 months of April 20, 1999,” originally read “within 6 months of the effective date of this section.”.
DC Code § 47-2851.20 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-A - General Provisions|§ 47-2851.20. Authorization of Director to promulgate regulations

The Director shall have the authority to implement the basic business license system outlined in this subchapter by appropriate regulation.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(l), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(s), 50 DCR 6913; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-213, § 3(c), 63 DCR 15330.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2851.20. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-38 substituted “basic” for “master”. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 21-213: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-213 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(c) of D.C. Law 21-213 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(s) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896). Short Title Short title of title II of D.C. Law 12-261: Section 2001 of D.C. Law 12-261 provided that title II of the act may be cited as the Business Regulatory Reform Act of 1998. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 5-84, the District of Columbia Funeral Services Regulatory Act of 1984, see Mayor’s Order 2007-216, October 5, 2007 ( 55 DCR 149).
DC Code § 47-2853.02 (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|§ 47-2853.02. License, certification, and registration criteria

(a) No person shall practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice an occupation or profession for which a license, certification, or registration is required under this subchapter without a current valid license, certificate, or registration in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) A license, certification, or registration is not required for the practice of any occupation, trade or profession not covered by this subchapter or Chapter 12 of Title 3. (c) Nothing in this section shall relieve any person from the obligation to obtain a business license or endorsement or any other license or permit required by District law or regulation. (d)(1) Licensure shall be required whenever the Mayor has determined that, in order to protect the public, a person who seeks to practice a particular occupation or profession must meet specified educational and training requirements, must demonstrate competency in that occupation or profession through examination or other proof of fitness, or must have a specified amount of experience in order to practice that occupation or profession. (2) Any person who seeks to practice in an occupation or profession described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be required to obtain a license in order to practice the occupation or profession. (e)(1) Certification shall be required whenever the Mayor has determined that, in order to protect the public, a person who is licensed to practice a particular occupation or profession must meet specified additional educational, training or experience requirements, or must successfully pass additional examination, to qualify for advanced practice or specialization in the licensed occupation or profession. (2) Any person required to be licensed to practice an occupation or profession under this subchapter shall be required to obtain a certificate attesting to his or her qualifications to practice the occupation or profession at the higher level or in the specialty. (f) Registration shall be required whenever the Mayor has determined that a person who seeks to practice a particular occupation or profession need not meet specified educational or training requirements nor demonstrate competence, but to protect the public should be identified as a practitioner of that occupation or profession. (g) Each board established pursuant to § 47-2853.06 shall advise the Mayor as to whether the occupations or professions under its jurisdiction are appropriately regulated by licensure, certification, or registration in accordance with the criteria established in this section.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.2. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2853.04.
DC Code § 47-2853.05 (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|§ 47-2853.05. Exemptions; federal services

Any person who is providing occupational or professional services for the federal government at a federal government facility in the District shall not be regulated under this subchapter. Any person who has a license or certificate issued by the federal government permitting that person to provide particular occupational or professional services may provide such services in the District of Columbia without obtaining a District license or certificate as long as the services provided by that person are within the scope of the federal license or certificate.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.5.
DC Code § 47-2853.09 (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|§ 47-2853.09. General provisions

(a) All boards shall adopt uniform procedures which at a minimum require: (1) Each board to elect a chairperson from among its members; (2) Each board to meet not less than 4 times a year at times and places it determines and shall publish notice of all regular meetings at least one week in advance in the District of Columbia Register; (3) A quorum to be a majority of the number of positions on the board; and (4) A majority vote of those present and voting to be necessary and sufficient for any action taken by a board. (b) Members of each board shall be entitled to receive compensation in accordance with § 1-611.08, and in addition shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, subject to appropriations. (c) No member of any board authorized by this subchapter shall be subject to any civil or criminal liability for actions taken or decisions rendered in carrying out this subchapter, nor for any statements made or recorded in the course of carrying out his or her responsibilities under this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.9.
DC Code § 47-2853.11 (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|§ 47-2853.11. Occupations and Professions Licensure Special Account

(a) In accordance with § 47-131(c)(4), there is hereby established within the General Fund of the District of Columbia a special account, called the Occupations and Professions Licensing Special Account to which shall be credited, without regard to fiscal year limitation pursuant to an act of Congress, the fees that are identified in §§ 47-2839 and 47-2839.01, and this subchapter. (b) No revenues deposited into the continuing, nonlapsing special account may be obligated or spent in any year without a Congressional appropriation. Revenues in this continuing, nonlapsing special account that are carried over into a succeeding fiscal year may not be obligated or spent in the succeeding year without a new Congressional appropriation that permits such obligation or expenditure. (c) Subject to the applicable laws relating to the appropriation of District funds, monies received and deposited in the Occupation and Professions Licensure Special Account shall be used to defray the expenses to discharge the administrative and regulatory duties as prescribed by §§ 47-2839 and 47-2839.01, and this subchapter. The special account shall not be used by any other District government agency and shall be used solely to carry out the functions of §§ 47-2839 and 47-2839.01, and this subchapter. (d) The special account shall be continuing. Revenues deposited into the special account shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in §§ 47-2839 and 47-2839.01, and this subchapter subject to authorization by Congress in an appropriations act.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 3012(c), 60 DCR 12472.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.11. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2839, § 47-2839.01, and § 47-2853.99. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 substituted “§§ 47-2839 and 47-2839.01, and this subchapter” for “this subchapter” in (a), twice in (c), and in (d). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3012(c) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3012(c) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 3011 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle B of Title III of the act may be cited the “Security Licensing Streamlining Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 47-2853.13 (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|§ 47-2853.13. Procedures for renewal of license, certification, and registration

(a) At least 30 days before the license, certification or regulation expires, or a greater period as established by rule, the Mayor shall send to the person licensed, certified or registered, by first class mail to his or her last known address, a renewal notice that states: (1) The date on which the current license, certificate, or registration expires; (2) The date by which the renewal application must be received for renewal to be issued prior to expiration; and (3) The amount of the renewal fee. (b) Before a license, certificate or registration expires, it may be renewed for an additional term, if the person applying for renewal: (1) Submits a timely application; (2) Is otherwise eligible to be renewed; (3) Pays the renewal fee established by the Mayor; (4) Submits satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the board; and (5) Meets any other requirements established by law or regulation. (c) The Mayor shall renew the license or certificate, or shall re-register, each applicant for renewal who meets the requirements of this section and § 47-2853.13 [sic], unless a question has been raised about whether an applicant for renewal is eligible for renewal. Where questions arise about the eligibility of the applicant for renewal, the board with responsibility for that occupation or profession shall investigate and determine whether the applicant shall be renewed.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.13.
DC Code § 47-2853.14 (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|§ 47-2853.14. Inactive status

(a) Upon application by any person licensed, certified, or registered to practice an occupation or profession in the District and payment of an inactive status fee established by the Mayor, the Mayor shall place such person on inactive status. (b) While on inactive status, the person shall not be subject to the renewal fee and shall not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice the occupation or profession in the District. (c) The Mayor shall issue a license or certificate or shall register any person who is on inactive status for less than 5 years and who desires to resume the practice of an occupation or profession for which that person was previously licensed, certified, or registered if that person: (1) Pays the fee established by the Mayor; (2) Complies with the continuing education requirements in effect at the time application is made for reactivation; and (3) Complies with all current requirements for renewal of licensing, certification, or registration. (d) If the person seeking return to active status has been on inactive status for 5 years or more, he or she shall be considered a new applicant and shall be required to meet all current requirements for licensure, unless the relevant board in its discretion determines that the failure to renew during the 5-year inactive period was due to reasonable cause or excusable neglect.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.14.
DC Code § 47-2853.15 (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|§ 47-2853.15. Reinstatement of expired license

(a) If a person fails for any reason to renew the license, certificate, or registration prior to expiration, the Mayor shall reinstate the license, certificate, or registration if the person: (1) Applies to the board for reinstatement within 5 years after the license, certification or registration expires; (2) Complies with current requirements for renewal of a license, certification or registration; (3) Pays a reinstatement fee established by the Mayor; and (4) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this subchapter for reinstatements. (b) The Mayor shall not reinstate the license, certification, or registration of a person who fails to apply for reinstatement within 5 years after the license, certification or registration expires. Such person may become licensed, certified, or registered only by meeting the requirements for obtaining an initial license, certification, or registration under this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.15.
DC Code § 47-2853.16 (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|§ 47-2853.16. Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address

(a) Each person licensed, certified, or registered under this subchapter shall conspicuously display or maintain on file the license, certificate, or registration in all places of covered non-health related business or places of employment. (b) Each person licensed, certified, or registered under this subchapter shall notify the Mayor of any change of address of the place of residence or place of business or employment within 30 days after the change of address. (c) Each person licensed, certified, or registered under this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided by this subchapter for failure to comply with the requirements of this section.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.16.
DC Code § 47-2853.18 (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|§ 47-2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license

(a) If the Mayor determines, after investigation, that the conduct of a licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District, presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of persons in the District, the Mayor may summarily suspend or restrict, without a hearing, the license, registration, certification, or permission to practice an occupation or profession. (b) The Mayor, at the time of the summary suspension or restriction of a license, shall provide the licensee with written notice stating the action that is being taken, the right of the licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District to request a hearing, and legal resources available in the District. (c) A licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District shall have the right to request a hearing within 72 hours after service of notice of the summary suspension or restriction of license, registration, certification, or permission. The board shall hold a hearing within 72 hours of receipt of a timely request, and shall issue a decision within 72 hours after the hearing. (d) Every decision and order adverse to a licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted to practice by [this subchapter] in the District shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. The findings shall be supported by, and in accordance with, reliable, probative, and substantial evidence. The relevant board shall provide a copy of the decision and order and accompanying findings of fact and conclusions of law to each party to a case or to his or her attorney of record. (e) Any person aggrieved by a final summary action may file an appeal in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 4(c), 68 DCR 000769.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.18.
DC Code § 47-2853.19 (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|§ 47-2853.19. Cease and desist orders. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 5(d), 53 DCR 1050.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.19.
DC Code § 47-2853.20 (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|§ 47-2853.20. Voluntary surrender of license

(a) Any person who is the subject of an investigation into, or a pending proceeding involving, allegations of misconduct may voluntarily surrender his or her registration, license, or certificate to practice in the District, but only by delivering to the Mayor an affidavit stating that the person desires to surrender the registration, license, or certificate and that the action is freely and voluntarily taken, and not the result of duress or coercion. (b) Upon receipt of the required affidavit, the Mayor shall enter an order revoking or suspending the registration, license, or certificate of the person. (c) The voluntary surrender of a registration, license, or certificate shall not preclude the imposition of civil or criminal penalties against the licensee.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.20. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Revocation and Suspension Authority to Board of Real Estate, see Mayor’s Order 2007-125, May 25, 2007 ( 54 DCR 9064).