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DC Code § 47-2853.21 (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|§ 47-2853.21. Voluntary limitation or surrender; confidentiality

(a)(1) Any registration, license, or certificate issued under this subchapter may be voluntarily limited by the licensee or certificate holder either: (A) Permanently; (B) For an indefinite period of time to be restored at the discretion of the board regulating the occupation or profession; or (C) For a definite period of time under an agreement between the licensee or certificate holder and the board. (2) During the period of time that the license or certificate has been limited, the licensee or certificate holder shall not engage in the practices or activities to which the voluntary limitation of practice relates. (3) As a condition for accepting the voluntary limitation of practice, the board may require the licensee or certificate holder to do one or more of the following: (A) Accept care, counseling, or treatment by a health professional acceptable to the board; (B) Participate in a program of education prescribed by the board; and (C) Practice under the direction of a licensed or certified person in the same or a similar occupation or profession acceptable to the board for a specified period of time. (b)(1) Any license or certificate issued under this subchapter may be voluntarily surrendered to the board by the licensee or certificate holder either: (A) Permanently; (B) For an indefinite period of time to be restored at the discretion of the board regulating the occupation or profession; or (C) For a definite period of time under an agreement between the licensee or certificate holder and the board. (2) During the period of time that the license or certificate has been surrendered, the person surrendering the license or certificate shall not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice the occupation or profession for which the license or certificate is required, shall be considered as not licensed or certified, and shall not be required to pay the fees for licensing or certification. (c) All records, communications, and proceedings of the board related to the voluntary limitation or surrender of a license under this section shall be confidential.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.21.
DC Code § 47-2853.23 (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|§ 47-2853.23. Appeal and review

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of a board may appeal the decision to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals pursuant to § 2-510.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.23.
DC Code § 47-2853.24 (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|§ 47-2853.24. Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a board may reinstate the license or privilege of a person whose license or privilege has been suspended or revoked by the board only in accordance with: (1) The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation; or (2) A final judgment or order in any proceeding for review. (b)(1) If an order of suspension or revocation was based on the conviction of an offense that is directly related to the occupation for which the license, registration, or certification was held, pursuant to a determination made under § 47-2853.17(c-1)(2) and the conviction subsequently is overturned at any stage of an appeal or other post-conviction proceeding, the suspension or revocation shall end when the conviction is overturned. (2) After the process of review is completed, the clerk of the court issuing the final disposition of the case shall notify the board or the Mayor of that disposition.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 4(e), 68 DCR 000769.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.24.
DC Code § 47-2853.25 (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|§ 47-2853.25. Licenses and certifications issued prior to this subchapter

Any person who has been properly licensed or certified under any prior law or regulation of the District, has a valid license or certificate, and on the effective date of this subchapter is in the active practice of the occupation or profession for which he or she has been licensed or certified shall be deemed qualified to practice that occupation or profession, notwithstanding that such person does not meet the qualifications for licensure or certification set forth in this subchapter. The person shall be eligible to renew that license or certificate and continue to practice that occupation or profession as long as all current requirements for licensure or certification are met and unless disciplined as provided in this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.25.
DC Code § 47-2853.26 (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|§ 47-2853.26. False representation of authority to practice

Unless authorized to practice an occupation or profession under this subchapter, a person shall not represent to the public by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice that occupation or profession in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.26.
DC Code § 47-2853.27 (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|§ 47-2853.27. Fines and penalties; criminal violations

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both. (b) Any person who has been previously convicted under this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, a fine not to exceed $25,000, or both. (c) The fines set forth in this section shall not be limited by [§ 22-3571.01].  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 112(f), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.27. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (c). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112(f) 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.
DC Code § 47-2853.28 (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|§ 47-2853.28. Prosecutions

(a) Prosecutions for violations of this subchapter shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (b) In any prosecution brought under this subchapter, any person claiming an exemption from regulation under this subchapter shall have the burden of providing entitlement to the exemption.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 73(l)(9), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.28. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.
DC Code § 47-2853.29 (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|§ 47-2853.29. Fines and penalties; civil alternatives

Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.29.
DC Code § 47-2853.30 (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|§ 47-2853.30. Injunctions; unlawful practices

(a) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful practice of any occupation or profession or any other action which is grounds for the imposition of a criminal penalty or disciplinary action under this subchapter. (b) Remedies under this section are in addition to criminal prosecution or any disciplinary action by a board. (c) In any proceeding under this section, it shall not be necessary to prove that any person is personally injured by the action or actions alleged.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 73(l)(10), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.30. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.
DC Code § 47-2855.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-C - Trade Names|§ 47-2855.02. Registration required

(a) A person who carries on, conducts, or transacts business in the District of Columbia under any trade name shall register that trade name with the Department as follows: (1) A sole proprietorship or general partnership shall register by setting forth the true and real name or names of each person comprising the sole proprietorship or general partnership, the post office address or addresses of each person, and the name of the general partnership, if applicable. (2) A foreign or domestic limited partnership shall register by setting forth the limited partnership name as filed with the Mayor. (3) A foreign or domestic limited liability company shall register by setting forth the limited liability company name as filed with the Mayor. (4) A foreign or domestic for-profit or nonprofit corporation shall register by setting forth the corporate name as filed with the Mayor. (5) A domestic or foreign statutory trust shall register by setting forth the statutory trust name as filed by the Mayor. (6) A domestic or foreign limited cooperative association shall register by setting forth the association name as filed by the Mayor. (7) A domestic or foreign general cooperative association shall register by setting forth the association name as filed by the Mayor. (8) A domestic or foreign limited liability partnership shall register by setting forth the partnership name as filed by the Mayor. (b) The trade name application shall contain the following information: (1) The name of the person applying for the trade name; (2) The name of proposed trade name; (3) Name and address of the governor of the entity; and (4) The name and address of the registered agent if person is located outside the District of Columbia. (c) The trade name application shall be executed by: (1) The sole proprietor of a sole proprietorship; or (2) The governor of the entity or authorized person on behalf of the governor. (d) The trade name shall be distinguishable on the records of the Mayor from any: (1) Name of domestic or foreign filing entity as defined by Title 29. (2) Name that is reserved under § 29-103.03; (3) Name that is registered under § 29-103.04; (4) Another trade name registered under this chapter; or (5) The name of an agency or instrumentality of the United States or District of Columbia or another state or a subdivision thereof.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2005(b), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 4(c), 59 DCR 13171.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2855.2. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Short Title Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2855.01. Editor's Notes Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 47-2855.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-C - Trade Names|§ 47-2855.03. Changes in registration; filing amendment

(a) An executed amendment to a registration shall be filed with the Department when a change occurs in any of the following: (1) The true and real name of a person conducting a business with a trade name registered under this subchapter; (2) The mailing address set forth on the trade name application or on a subsequently filed amendment; or (3) The registered agent’s information set forth on the application. (b) A notice of cancellation shall be filed with the Department when use of a trade name is discontinued. (c) A notice of cancellation, together with a new registration, shall be filed before conducting or transacting any business when: (1) An addition, deletion, or any change of person or persons conducting business under the registered trade name occurs; or (2) There is a change in the wording or spelling of the trade name. (d) No person carrying on, conducting, or transacting business under any trade name shall be entitled to maintain any suit in any of the courts of the District of Columbia until the person has properly completed the registration as provided for in this section. (e) Failure to complete this registration shall not impair the validity of any contract or act of such person or persons and shall not prevent such person or persons from defending any suit in any court of the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2005(b), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 4(d), 59 DCR 13171.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2855.3. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2855.01. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 substituted “trade name application” for “registration” in (a)(2); added (a)(3); and made related changes. Short Title Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2855.01. Editor's Notes Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 47-2855.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-C - Trade Names|§ 47-2855.04. Rules; fees

(a) The Mayor shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter. The rules may include the specifying of forms and the setting of fees for trade name registrations, amendments, searches, renewals, and copies of registration documents. (b) Fees set pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed the actual cost of administering this title [subchapter]; provided, that (1) For expedited same-day service, there shall be a fee of $100 in addition to other fees required by statute or rule; (2) For expedited 3-day service, there shall be a fee of $50 in addition to other fees required by statute or rule.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2005(b), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2041(d), 57 DCR 181.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2855.4. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-111 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “The Mayor shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter. The rules may include the specifying of forms and the setting of fees for trade name registrations, amendments, searches, renewals, and copies of registration documents. Fees shall not exceed the actual cost of administering this subchapter.” Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 207(e) of Coronavirus Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-405, Aug. 19, 2020, 67 DCR 10235).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 207(e) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 207(e) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2041(d) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2041(d) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 207(e) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).  Short Title Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2855.01. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Rulemaking Authority Pursuant to DC Law 12-261, the Business Regulatory Reform Act of 1998, see Mayor’s Order 2001-123, August 9, 2001 ( 48 DCR 7814).
DC Code § 47-2855.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-C - Trade Names|§ 47-2855.05. Collection and deposit of fees

All fees collected by the Department under this subchapter shall be deposited with the D.C. treasurer and credited to the Corporate Recordation Fund (“Fund”) as defined in § 29-102.13.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2005(b), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 4(e), 59 DCR 13171.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2855.5. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 substituted “Corporate Recordation Fund (“Fund”) as defined in § 29-102.13” for “master business license fund as defined in § 47-2851.13.” Short Title Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2855.01. Editor's Notes Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 47-2863 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter II - Clean Hands Before Receiving a License or Permit|§ 47-2863. Self-certification and enforcement (conditional)

(a)(1) This subchapter shall be enforced by self-certification by the applicant for a license or permit, provided that the veracity of the self-certification may be investigated upon the initiative of the District government at any time. (2) At the time of application for a license or permit the applicant shall certify on a form provided by the District government that the applicant owes no outstanding debt over $100 to the District government as a result of any fine, fee, penalty, interest, or past due tax as set forth in § 47-2862. (3) Upon receipt of the applicant’s certification that the issuance of the license or permit is not prohibited by this subchapter, the District government shall consider the application as otherwise provided by law, unless the government has information indicating that the applicant has not paid an outstanding debt under § 47-2862. (b) Upon the implementation of the interagency computer system required by § 47-2866(a)(1), this section shall expire.  (May 11, 1996, D.C. Law 11-118, § 4, 43 DCR 1191; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 1011(d), 53 DCR 6899; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-279, § 209(c), 54 DCR 903; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 164(a)(2), 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2863. Section References This section is referenced in § 25-402, § 25-405, § 47-2866, and § 50-1501.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-192 redesignated former subsecs. (a), (b), and (c) as pars. (1), (2), and (3) of subsec. (a); and added subsec. (b). D.C. Law 16-279 rewrote subsec. (a)(3) redesignated from subsec. (c) by Law 16-192, which formerly read: “(c) Upon receipt of the applicant’s certification that the issuance of the license or permit is not prohibited by this subchapter, the District government shall proceed to consider the application as otherwise provided by law.” D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (a)(3). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1011(d) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1011(d) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1011(d) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 47-2864 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter II - Clean Hands Before Receiving a License or Permit|§ 47-2864. Penalties

(a) If the District government determines at any time that an applicant knowingly falsified the certification required by this subchapter, the District government shall: (1) Proceed immediately to revoke each license or permit, the application for which contains such a falsified certification; and (2) Fine the applicant $1,000 for each false certification. (b) The penalties prescribed by this section shall be applicable only after the applicant is afforded an opportunity for a hearing by the agency which ordinarily would hold a hearing on a revocation of the affected license or permit, and these penalties shall be in addition to any other penalties available by law. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude an applicant from submitting a new application for a license or permit.  (May 11, 1996, D.C. Law 11-118, § 5, 43 DCR 1191; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2864. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2865.