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DC Code § 47-392.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Budget and Financial Management; Borrowing; Deposit of Funds|Subchapter VII - Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance|Part D - Other Duties of Authority|§ 47-392.24. Reports and comments

(a) Annual reports to Congress. — Not later than 30 days after the last day of each fiscal year which is a control year, the Authority shall submit a report to Congress describing: (1) The progress made by the District government in meeting the objectives of this Act during the fiscal year; (2) The assistance provided by the Authority to the District government in meeting the purposes of this Act for the fiscal year; and (3) Any other activities of the Authority during the fiscal year. (b) Review and analysis of performance and financial accountability reports. — The Authority shall review each report prepared and submitted by the Mayor under § 1-204.61, and shall submit a report to Congress analyzing the completeness and accuracy of such reports. (c) Comments regarding activities of District government. — At any time during a control year, the Authority may submit a report to Congress describing any action taken by the District government (or any failure to act by the District government) which the Authority determines will adversely affect the District government’s ability to comply with an approved financial plan and budget under part B of this subchapter or will otherwise have a significant adverse impact on the best interests of the District of Columbia. (d) Reports on effect of Federal laws on District government. — At any time during any year, the Authority may submit a report to the Mayor, the Council, the President, and Congress on the effect of laws enacted by Congress on the financial plan and budget for the year and on the financial stability and management efficiency of the District government in general. (e) Making reports publicly available. — The Authority shall make any report submitted under this section available to the public, except to the extent that the Authority determines that the report contains confidential material.  (Apr. 17, 1995, 109 Stat. 140, Pub. L. 104-8, § 224; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-392.24. References in Text “This Act,” referred to in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2), is the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995, approved April 17, 1995, 109 Stat. 97, Pub. L. 104-8.
DC Code § 47-392.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Budget and Financial Management; Borrowing; Deposit of Funds|Subchapter VII - Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance|Part D - Other Duties of Authority|§ 47-392.26. Prohibiting funding for terminated employees or contractors

(a) In general. — Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, none of the funds made available to the District of Columbia during any fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1996) may be used to pay the salary or wages of any individual whose employment by the District government is no longer required as determined by the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistant Authority, or to pay any expenses associated with a contractor or consultant of the District government whose contract or arrangement with the District government is no longer required as determined by the Authority, (b) Exception for payments for services already provided. — Funds made available to the District of Columbia may be used to pay an individual for employment already performed at the time of the Authority’s determination, or to pay a contractor or consultant for services already provided at the time of the Authority’s determination, to the extent permitted by the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority. (c) District government defined. — In this section, the term “District government” has the meaning given such term in § 47-393(5).  (Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009-503, Pub. L. 104-208, title V, ch. 2, § 5204; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-392.26.
DC Code § 47-2853.42 (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 A - Accountants|§ 47-2853.42. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for licensure as a certified public accountant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Accountancy that the applicant: (1) [Repealed]. (2) [Repealed]. (3) Has passed an examination in accounting and auditing and such related subjects as the Board shall determine to be appropriate; (4)(A) Holds a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in accounting conferred by a college or university recognized by the Board or holds that which the Board determines to be substantially the equivalent thereof; or (B) Holds a baccalaureate degree acceptable to the Board supplemented with the equivalent of an accounting concentration including related courses in other areas of business administration; and (C) For applicants receiving a baccalaureate degree after January 1, 2000, in addition to meeting the requirements of either subparagraphs (A) or (B) of this paragraph, possesses 150 semester hours of college education; and (5) Meets any other requirements established by rule to ensure that the applicant has the proper training, experience, and qualifications to practice as a certified public accountant.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-130, § 2(c), 53 DCR 4718; Apr. 15, 2017, D.C. Law 21-276, § 2(c), 64 DCR 955; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 4(f), 68 DCR 000769.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.42. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2853.49. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-130, in par. (2), substituted “the examinations” for “the written examinations”; in par. (3), substituted “an examination” for “a written examination”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-255, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 763). Temporary Legislation Section 2(d) of D.C. Law 16-101, in par. (2), substituted “examination” for “written examinations”; and in par. (3), substituted “an examination.” for “a written examination”. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 16-101 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 47-2853.45 (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 A - Accountants|§ 47-2853.45. Registration of firms of public accountants. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-130, § 2(f), 53 DCR 4718.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.45. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 2(g) of Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-255, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 763). Temporary Legislation Section 2(g) of D.C. Law 16-101 repealed this section. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 16-101 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 47-2853.46 (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 A - Accountants|§ 47-2853.46. Offices; annual registration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-130, § 2(g), 53 DCR 4718; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, §§ 117, 183, 56 DCR 1117; December 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-43, § 2(f), 58 DCR 8928.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.46. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(h) of Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-255, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 763). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section 3 of D.C. Law 19-43, see § 7010 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section 3 of D.C. Law 19-43, see § 7010 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290). Temporary Legislation Section 2(h) of D.C. Law 16-101 deleted “; or by a public accountant or a firm of public accountants;”. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 16-101 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-43 provided: “Sec. 3. Applicability. This act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.” Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-43 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. D.C. Law 19-43, § 3, was repealed by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7010.
DC Code § 47-2853.47 (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 A - Accountants|§ 47-2853.47. Permits; issuance. [Repealed]

[Repealed].  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-130, § 2(h), 53 DCR 4718; Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-43, § 2(f), 58 DCR 8928; Apr. 15, 2017, D.C. Law 21-276, § 2(f), 64 DCR 955.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.47. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2853.01, § 47-2853.43, § 47-2853.44, and § 47-2853.49. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-130, in subsec. (a), substituted “certified public accounting” for “public accounting”. D.C. Law 19-43 repealed subsec. (b), which read as follows: “(b) To be eligible for permits all offices in the District of the certificate holder or registrant must be maintained and registered as required by this subchapter.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(i) of Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-255, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 763). Temporary Legislation Section 2(i) of D.C. Law 16-101, in par. (a), substituted “certified public accounting” for “public accounting”. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 16-101 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-43 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. D.C. Law 19-43, § 3, was repealed by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7010.
DC Code § 47-2853.48 (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 A - Accountants|§ 47-2853.48. Actions against firms

(a) After a notice and hearing as provided in this subchapter, the Board shall suspend or revoke the registration to practice of a firm if at any time the firm does not meet all the qualifications prescribed by the provision of this subchapter under which it qualified for registration. (b) After a notice and hearing as provided in this subchapter, and upon a determination by the Board that an applicant or firm has committed any of the acts described in § 47-2853.17(a), or violated any rule promulgated pursuant to this subchapter, the Board may take an of the following disciplinary actions: (1) Deny a registration or refuse to renew a registration of a firm; (2) Revoke or suspend the registration of a firm; (3) Censure or reprimand a firm registered or permitted to practice in the District; (4) Impose a civil fine not to exceed $25,000 for each violation by an applicant or a firm registered or permitted to practice in the District; or (5) Restrict a firm from offering or providing attestation services, as defined in § 47-2853.41(1), in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 15, 2017, D.C. Law 21-276, § 2(g), 64 DCR 955.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.48.
DC Code § 47-2853.51 (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 B - Asbestos Workers|§ 47-2853.51. Scope of practice for asbestos workers

For the purposes of this part, an “asbestos worker” is someone licensed under this subchapter and by the federal government to abate asbestos and asbestos materials as defined in subchapter VI of Chapter 1 of Title 8.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.51.
DC Code § 47-2853.52 (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 B - Asbestos Workers|§ 47-2853.52. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for a license as an asbestos worker shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Industrial Trades that the applicant: (1) Has successfully completed a course of instruction on asbestos abatement that has been approved by the Board; or (2) Currently holds a valid license in asbestos abatement from the federal government; and (3) Has provided such additional evidence as the Board or the federal government has determined is necessary for the occupation of asbestos worker.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.52.
DC Code § 47-2853.53 (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 B - Asbestos Workers|§ 47-2853.53. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed as an asbestos worker under this subchapter, no person shall use the term “asbestos worker” or hold himself or herself out, directly or indirectly, as qualified to abate asbestos or asbestos materials.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.53.
DC Code § 47-2853.61 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.61. Scope of practice for architects

(a) For the purposes of this part, the term “Practice of architecture” means rendering or offering to render services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a structure or group of structures that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or habitation, as well as the space within and surrounding these structures. These services include planning and providing studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, and the administration of construction contracts. The practice of architecture does not include the practice of engineering, as defined in § 47-2853.131, although an architect may perform engineering work that is incidental to the practice of architecture. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a student, draftsman, or employee from engaging in the practice of architecture; provided, that the practice is performed under the responsible charge, as defined in [§ 47-2853.64(a)(4)], of a licensed architect.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(d), 64 DCR 1629.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.61.
DC Code § 47-2853.62 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.62. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for a license as an architect shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture that the applicant: (1) [Repealed]. (2) Is a graduate of a degree program in architecture accredited by an accrediting institution prescribed by rule, or has completed an education program in architecture prescribed by rule as the equivalent of an accredited professional architectural degree program; (3) Has passed an examination on the practice of architecture prescribed by rule; and (4) Meets any other requirements established by rule to ensure that the applicant has had the proper training, experience, and qualifications to practice architecture.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(e), 64 DCR 1629; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 4(g), 68 DCR 000769.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.62.
DC Code § 47-2853.63 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.63. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed to practice architecture under this subchapter, no person shall engage, directly or indirectly, in the practice of architecture in the District or use the title “architect,” “registered architect,” “licensed architect,” “architectural designer,” or display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, signs, cards, advertisements, or any other symbols or devices indicating, or tending to indicate, that the person is an architect or is practicing architecture.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.63.
DC Code § 47-2853.64 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.64. Definitions

(a) For the purposes of §§ 47-2853.65 through 47-2853.68, the term: (1) "Professional design document" means any drawing, specification, report, request for information, construction and administration document, or contract that in any way calls for the professional services of an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect. (2) "Professional design firm" means any firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation that is licensed to solicit and provide architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture services in the District. (3) "Professional design services" means architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture services provided in the District. (4) "Responsible charge" means direct control and personal supervision by a licensed architect, interior designer, or landscape architect in the provision of professional design services, including that the licensee personally makes professional design decisions or reviews and approves proposed decisions before their implementation, including consideration of alternatives whenever technical decisions are to be made, and judges the qualifications of technical specialists and the validity and applicability of their recommendations before the recommendations are incorporated in the work.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(f), 64 DCR 1629.)
DC Code § 47-2853.65 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.65. Licensure of professional design firms

(a) No firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation shall offer or perform professional design services in the District unless the entity has obtained a license from the Mayor as a professional design firm. (b) No professional design firm license shall be issued to an applicant unless: (1) The applicant is organized and exists pursuant to applicable District and federal laws; (2) At least one partner, officer, shareholder, member, or manager is an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect licensed and in good standing in the District; (3) Each member who performs professional design services in the District is licensed and in good standing in the District; and (4) All professional design services solicited or provided by a professional design firm shall be under the responsible charge of a supervising architect, interior designer, or landscape architect who is licensed in the District; provided, that this provision shall not be construed to permit any licensed architect, interior designer, or landscape architect to practice or supervise the performance of services that are beyond the scope of those authorized by the license as established under [this subchapter]. (c) No person shall sign and stamp a professional design document on behalf of the professional design firm except an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect licensed in the District. (d) A professional design firm licensed pursuant to this section may use the words "architect," "interior designer," or "landscape architect" or any other word, letter, figure, title, sign, card, advertisement, or symbol indicating that the professional design firm is authorized to solicit or provide professional design services in connection with its firm name. (e) A licensed professional design firm shall notify the Board within 30 days after the admission or withdrawal of a member or shareholder from a professional design firm. (f) The license of a professional design firm that is in noncompliance with the provisions of this section due to changes in ownership or personnel of the professional design firm shall be subject to suspension or revocation of its license.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(f), 64 DCR 1629.)
DC Code § 47-2853.66 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.66. Offices; rules

(a) Each professional design firm shall be under the responsible charge of at least one member who holds a valid license as an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect issued by the Mayor and who shall serve in that capacity at one office only. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to [[subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2]], shall issue rules to prescribe the licensure application procedures.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(f), 64 DCR 1629.)
DC Code § 47-2853.67 (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 C - Architects|§ 47-2853.67. License; issuance

A license for a professional design firm shall be issued by the Mayor if the firm has furnished evidence satisfactory to the Board of compliance with the requirements for licensure or the renewal of licensure, whichever applies, as outlined in [this subchapter].  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-249, § 2(f), 64 DCR 1629.)