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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I - Specific Licensing Provisions › § 47–2845. Prosecutions

§ 47–2845. Prosecutions.
Prosecutions for violations of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of any section added hereto from time to time by the Council of the District of Columbia, or of any regulation made by the Council under authority of this chapter, shall be on information in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or any of his assistants.
(July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 628, ch. 1352, § 7, par. 47; July 1, 1932, 47 Stat. 563, ch. 366; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 43(f), 35 DCR 147; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 73(l)(4), 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(h)(3), 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2845.
1973 Ed., § 47-2346.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.
D.C. Law 16-191 validated a previously made technical correction.
Cross References
Mayor, Council and other offices, application of certain sections to boards, commissions and committees, see § 1-321.02.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I - Specific Licensing Provisions › § 47–2846. Penalties

§ 47–2846. Penalties.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or additions thereto made from time to time by the Council of the District of Columbia, where no specific penalty is fixed, or the violation of any regulation made by the Council under the authority of this chapter, shall upon conviction be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] or imprisoned for not more than 90 days. Any person failing to file any information required by this chapter, or by any regulation of the Council made under the provisions hereof, or who in filing any such information makes any false or misleading statement, shall upon conviction be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] or imprisoned for not more than 90 days. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 628, ch. 1352, § 7, par. 48; July 1, 1932, 47 Stat. 563, ch. 366; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 469(b), 32 DCR 4450; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 43(g), 35 DCR 147; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 28, 38 DCR 314; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 286(s), 60 DCR 2064; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2846.
1973 Ed., § 47-2347.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01]” for “not more than $300” twice.
Cross References
Mayor, Council and other offices, application of certain sections to boards, commissions and committees, see § 1-321.02.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 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 days) amendment of this section, see § 286(s) 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I - Specific Licensing Provisions › § 47–2847. Saving clause

§ 47–2847. Saving clause.
Any violation of any provision of law or regulation issued hereunder which is repealed by this chapter and any liability arising under such provisions or regulations may, if the violation occurred or the liability arose prior to such repeal, be prosecuted to the same extent as if this chapter had not been enacted.
(July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 628, ch. 1352, § 7, par. 49; July 1, 1932, 47 Stat. 563, ch. 366; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 43(h), 35 DCR 147; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2847.
1973 Ed., § 47-2348.
Cross References
Mayor, Council and other offices, application of certain sections to boards, commissions and committees, see § 1-321.02.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I - Specific Licensing Provisions › § 47–2848. Severability

§ 47–2848. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the chapter and the applicability of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 628, ch. 1352, § 7, par. 50; July 1, 1932, 47 Stat. 563, ch. 366; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 43(i), 35 DCR 147; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2848.
1973 Ed., § 47-2349.
Cross References
Mayor, Council and other offices, application of certain sections to boards, commissions and committees, see § 1-321.02.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I - Specific Licensing Provisions › § 47–2849. Refund of erroneously-paid fees

§ 47–2849. Refund of erroneously-paid fees.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to refund any license fee or tax, or portion thereof, erroneously paid or collected under this chapter.
(July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 628, ch. 1352, § 7, par. 51; July 1, 1932, 47 Stat. 563, ch. 366; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 43(j), 35 DCR 147; enacted, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-254, § 2, 44 DCR 1575; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2849.
1973 Ed., § 47-2350.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-321.02.
Cross References
Mayor, Council and other offices, application of certain sections to boards, commissions and committees, see § 1-321.02.
Real property tax sales, refunds, see §§ 47-1317 to 47-1319.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.01a. Scope of subchapter. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.01a. Scope of subchapter. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(2), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(2) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.01b. Powers and duties of the Department. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.01b. Powers and duties of the Department. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(2), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(2) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.02. License required

§ 47–2851.02. License required.
(a) A person which is required under law to obtain a license issued in the form of an endorsement to engage in a business in the District of Columbia shall not engage in such business in the District of Columbia without having first obtained a basic business license and any necessary endorsements in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) A license shall be required for each business location.
(c) A person issued a license under this subchapter shall not willfully allow any other person required to obtain a separate license to operate under his or her license.
(d) Licenses granted under this subchapter may be assigned or transferred upon approval by the Department and payment of the applicable fee.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), (d), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38,§ 2(d), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(3), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.2.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38 rewrote the section.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the change made to this section by § 5(c)(3) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(d) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.03b. Unique identifying number

§ 47–2851.03b. Unique identifying number.
To the extent feasible, and dependent on the available technology needed for implementation, each business licensed pursuant to this subchapter shall have a unique identifying number that shall be used for all official purposes, including taxation.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(f), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(7), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.3b.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(7) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
Short Title
Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2851.03a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.03c. Agencies’ power to inspect and revoke licensure

§ 47–2851.03c. Agencies’ power to inspect and revoke licensure.
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting or reassigning any District agency’s power to inspect for compliance or to revoke licensure. Agencies of the District government responsible for the issuance of license endorsements shall revoke, deny, or suspend any license endorsements and issue fines as required by statute or regulation.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(f), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(8), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.3c.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(8) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
Short Title
Short title of title II of Law 12-261: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2851.03a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.03d. General Business License and General Contractor/Construction Manager License

§ 47–2851.03d. General Business License and General Contractor/Construction Manager License.
(a) A General Business License shall be required for all businesses engaging in any business transaction in the District that have a business tax identification number and who are not otherwise required to obtain an endorsement under a license endorsement category under this chapter. If a business entity is comprised of principals who are required to maintain licenses granted or regulated by a local, state, or national certification board or body, the entity and its licensed principals shall not be required to obtain a General Business License. A biennial fee of $200 shall be charged for the General Business License.
(b) A General Contractor/Construction Manager License shall be required for individuals or businesses engaged in general contracting or construction management. A biennial fee of $500 shall be charged for the license. The Mayor may establish, by rule, bond requirements for general contractors and construction managers as a condition for issuance of the General Contractor/Construction Manager License.
(c) The Mayor may adjust, by rule, the license fees established in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
(d) A license issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as a General Business endorsement to a basic business license.
(Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 2007(b), 55 DCR 7598; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(9), 70 DCR 1524.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-2851.13.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(9) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
Short Title
Short title: Section 2006 of D.C. Law 17-219 provided that subtitle C of title II of the act may be cited as the “Business Licensing Processing Adjustment Act of 2008”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.05. Business license center

§ 47–2851.05. Business license center.
(a) There is created the Business License Center (“Center”) within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
(b) The duties of the Center shall include the following:
(1) Developing and administering a computerized “one-stop” basic business license system capable of storing, retrieving, and exchanging license information with due regard to privacy statutes, as well as issuing and renewing basic business licenses in an efficient manner;
(2) Creating a license information service that shall provide to any member of the public, upon request, printed or electronic information detailing requirements to establish or engage in business in the District, including a list of all information, approvals, documents, and payments required for each and every license issued by the District government;
(3) Providing for staggered basic business license renewal, as set forth in § 47-2851.09;
(4) Identifying types of licenses appropriate for inclusion in the basic business license system;
(5) Recommending, in reports to the Mayor and the Council, the elimination, consolidation, or other modification of duplicative, ineffective, or inefficient licensing or inspection requirements;
(6) Incorporating licenses into the basic business license system;
(7) Providing a license information service to prepare and distribute license information packets that detail requirements for establishing or engaging in business in the District of Columbia; and
(8) Maintaining a registry of fictitious names or trade names as defined in § 47-2852.02, indicating the party or parties doing business under those names.
(c) The Director shall establish the position of Deputy Director of the Department who shall be responsible for the operation of the Center.
(d) The Director shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), (g), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38,§ 2(g), 50 DCR 6913; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(bb)(8), 68 DCR 001490; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(11), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.5.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38, in pars. (1), (3), (4), and (6) of subsec. (b), substituted “basic” for “master” throughout.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the change made to this section by § 5(c)(11) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(g) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.06. Public information

§ 47–2851.06. Public information.
(a)(1) The Center shall compile information regarding the regulatory programs associated with each of the licenses obtainable under the basic business license system.
(2) This information shall include a listing of all laws and administrative rules that require the issuance of licenses.
(b)(1) The Center shall provide the information required by this section to any person requesting it.
(2) Materials used by the Center to describe the services provided by the Center shall indicate that this information is available upon request.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of District law, information submitted to the Center under this subchapter shall not be made available to the public; provided, that a person may be furnished with such information for one registrant based upon the submission of either the name or address of the registrant; provided further, that the person shall be limited to one request per day.
(d) Federal Employer Identification numbers and social security numbers shall not be released to the public, except if:
(1) Requested by a law enforcement agency; or
(2) Directed by a court order.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(h), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(12), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.6.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-534.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (a)(1), substituted “basic” for “master”; and added subsecs. (c) and (d).
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the change made to this section by § 5(c)(12) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(a) 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(a) 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(a) 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(h) 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(a) of Master Business Registration Temporary Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 14-302, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3776).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.09. License expiration date

§ 47–2851.09. License expiration date.
(a)(1) The Center shall assign an expiration date for each basic business license. All renewable licenses endorsed on that basic business license shall expire on that date.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every license issued in accordance with this subchapter shall be valid for either 2 or 4 years from the date of issue, depending on which license term the applicant selects, unless earlier revoked or voluntarily relinquished, and licenses shall be issued on a staggered basis, using as the renewal date the date of incorporation if the business is incorporated, the date of organization if the business is unincorporated, or the birth date of the principal if the business is a sole proprietorship. Except as otherwise provided in § 47-2851.08, the fee charged for a 4-year license renewal shall be twice that of a 2-year license renewal.
(2A) In addition to the 2-year and 4-year licenses authorized by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Center also may issue licenses that are valid for 6 months from the date of issue, unless earlier revoked or voluntarily relinquished.
(3) Valid licenses that for any reason expire on a date other than a date determined in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be extended automatically until the next anniversary of the date determined in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(b) All renewable licenses endorsed on a basic business license shall be renewed by the Center under conditions originally imposed unless a regulatory agency advises the Center of conditions or denials to be imposed before the endorsement is renewed.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(k), 50 DCR 6913; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-277, § 2(a), 60 DCR 2117; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 6012(b), 69 DCR 009223; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(15), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.9.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-2805.01, § 47-2851.05, and § 47-2851.15.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38 substituted “basic” for “master” throughout the section.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-277 rewrote (a)(2).
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(15) of D.C. Law 24-333 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 days) amendment of this section, see § 6012(b) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(k) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.11. Denial of master [basic]

§ 47–2851.11. Denial of master [basic]
(a) The Center shall not issue or renew a basic business license to any person or business entity if:
(1) The person or business does not have a valid tax registration or Certificate of Occupancy, if required;
(2) The person or business is delinquent in taxes, periodic report fees, or penalties owing to the District, is delinquent in service fees owed to the Water and Sewer Authority, or is not validly registered in accordance with District law. The Office of Tax and Revenue and the Water and Sewer Authority shall cooperate with the business license center to determine if taxes, fees, penalties or service fees are owing.
(3) The person or business has been denied any of the necessary endorsements for the type of business for which licensing is sought; or
(4) The person or business has not submitted the sum of all fees and deposits required for the requested individual license endorsements, any outstanding basic business license delinquency fee, or other fees and penalties to be collected through the system.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prevent registration by the District of an employer for the purpose of paying an employee workers’ compensation insurance or unemployment insurance benefits.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-183, § 2(a), 47 DCR 7062; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(l), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(17), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.11.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-183 rewrote subsec. (a)(2) which formerly provided: “The person or business is delinquent in taxes, periodic reports, or penalties owing to the District, or is not validly registered in accordance with District law; the Department of Finance and Revenue shall cooperate with the business license center to determine if such taxes, fees, or penalties are owing.”
D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (a), substituted “basic” for “master” in the introductory paragraph and in par. (4).
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(17) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(l) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.12. Additional licenses

§ 47–2851.12. Additional licenses.
In addition to the licenses processed under the basic business license system that were required prior to the effective date of this subchapter, use of the basic business license system shall be expanded as needed for the processing of additional licenses as provided by District law.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(m), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(18), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.12.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38 substituted “basic” for “master” throughout the section.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(18) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(m) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.14. Certain professional licenses exempt. [Repealed]

§ 47–2851.14. Certain professional licenses exempt. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(j), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.14.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.15. Existing licenses or permits

§ 47–2851.15. Existing licenses or permits.
(a) A license or permit issued by the District which is valid on the effective date of this subchapter need not be registered under the basic business license system until the renewal or expiration date of that license or permit under the law in effect prior to the effective date of this subchapter, unless it has been otherwise revoked or suspended.
(b) Upon the renewal date of the above-referenced license or permit, the applicant shall receive a renewal date in accordance with § 47-2851.09.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(o), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(20), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.15.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (a), substituted “basic” for “master”.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the change made to this section by § 5(c)(20) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(o) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.16. Third party inspections for license endorsements

§ 47–2851.16. Third party inspections for license endorsements.
(a) The Director shall determine the feasibility of allowing certain businesses the option of obtaining inspections at the applicant’s expense by authorized third party inspectors.
(b) The Director shall, whenever feasible, allow businesses required to be inspected pursuant to this subchapter the option of obtaining a third party inspector qualified for such activities by virtue of a certification from a nationally recognized and accredited organization; provided that the third party inspector:
(1) Is hired at the applicant’s own expense;
(2) Has obtained a valid District of Columbia license in the relevant area of expertise for which inspection authorization is sought; and
(3) Submits a sworn statement that no conflict of interest will arise with regard to the inspection of the applicant’s business.
(c) After conducting an appropriate review, the Director may from time to time authorize, or revoke the authorization of, organizations and individuals to conduct inspections for purposes of obtaining a basic business license or its endorsements under this chapter.
(d) The Center shall make known to any applicant or re-applicant for a basic business license the option of choosing inspection by the District or inspection at the applicant’s expense by an approved organization or individual and shall provide, upon request, the names of approved inspectors relevant to the particular basic business license application.
(e) The Department shall accept the findings of the third party inspector, and shall consider third party inspections permitted under this section as proper inspections for the purpose of issuance of a master [basic] business license or endorsement issued pursuant to this chapter.
(f) Persons who avail themselves of the third party inspection option are not entitled to a refund of any portion of the license fee.
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(k), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(p), 50 DCR 6913; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(21), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.16.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38, in the section heading, deleted “Class A” preceding “license” and in subsecs. (c) and (d), substituted “basic” for “master”.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the change made to this section by § 5(c)(21) of D.C. Law 24-333 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(p) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896),
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.17. Performance audit. [Repealed]

§ 47–2851.17. Performance audit. [Repealed]
[Repealed].
(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 101(b), 45 DCR 1172; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(b), 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-264, § 52(t), 46 DCR 2118; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 2(q), 50 DCR 6913; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 13(c)(2), 63 DCR 7589.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.17.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38 substituted “basic” for “master”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 12(c)(2) of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(q) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.18. Participation of District agencies

§ 47–2851.18. Participation of District agencies.
All departments and agencies of the District of Columbia government are hereby directed to provide full participation and cooperation in the implementation of this subchapter.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2002(l), 46 DCR 3142; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(22), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.18.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(22) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
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.
2023 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

§ 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; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(23), 70 DCR 1524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2851.19.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38 rewrote the section.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(23) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.”.
2023 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

§ 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; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(24), 70 DCR 1524.)
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 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the repeal of this section by § 5(c)(24) of D.C. Law 24-333 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.21. Bonding of licensees authorized to collect monies; exemptions. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.21. Bonding of licensees authorized to collect monies; exemptions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(25), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(25) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.22. Cease and desist orders. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.22. Cease and desist orders. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(25), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(25) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.23. Prosecutions. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.23. Prosecutions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(25), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(25) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title] › Chapter 28 - General License Law › Subchapter I-A - General Provisions › § 47–2851.24. Penalties. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2851.24. Penalties. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(c)(25), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 5(c)(25) of D.C. Law 24-333 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.