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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-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure › Part M - Real Estate Brokers › § 47–2853.161. Scope of practice for real estate brokers

§ 47–2853.161. Scope of practice for real estate brokers.
For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate broker” means any person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation (domestic or foreign) which:
(1) For a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, lists for sale, or sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property. A real estate broker may collect or offer to collect rent or income for the use of real estate, or negotiate a loan secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance upon the transfer of real estate. A real estate broker may also engage in the business of erecting housing for sale and may sell or offer to sell that housing, or who as owner may sell or, through solicitation or advertising, offer to sell or negotiate the sale of any lot in any subdivision of land comprising 5 lots or more. This definition shall not apply to the sale of space for the advertising of real estate in any newspaper, magazine, or other publication; and
(2) May employ real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, property managers and resident managers. The real estate broker shall be held accountable for the day-to-day job-related activities of his or her employees. These activities include, but are not limited to, property management, leasing or renting of property, listing for sale, buying or negotiating the purchase or sale, or exchanging real estate or negotiating a loan on real property.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.161.
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 › Part M - Real Estate Brokers › § 47–2853.162. Eligibility requirements

§ 47–2853.162. Eligibility requirements.
An applicant for licensure as a real estate broker shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Real Estate that the applicant:
(1) Meets all of the requirements for real estate salesperson under part N of this subchapter; and
(2) Has been licensed and actively engaged in business as a real estate broker or salesperson in the District or elsewhere the 2 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a real estate broker license is filed, or equivalent experience acceptable to the Board.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.162.
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 › Part M - Real Estate Brokers › § 47–2853.163. Certain representations prohibited

§ 47–2853.163. Certain representations prohibited.
Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall assume or use the title or designation “real estate broker”, the abbreviation “R.E.B.”, or any other title designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is licensed as a real estate broker in the District.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.163.
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 › Part N - Real Estate Salespersons › § 47–2853.171. Scope of practice for real estate salespersons

§ 47–2853.171. Scope of practice for real estate salespersons.
For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate salesperson” means any person employed by a licensed real estate broker to manage or lease; rent or offer to lease or rent; list for sale, sell, or offer for sale; buy or offer to buy; negotiate the purchase or sale, or exchange of real estate; or to negotiate a loan on real estate.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.171.
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 › Part N - Real Estate Salespersons › § 47–2853.172. Eligibility requirements

§ 47–2853.172. Eligibility requirements.
An applicant for licensure as a real estate broker shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Real Estate that the applicant:
(1) Is able to read, write, and understand the English language;
(2) Is a high school graduate or the holder of a high school equivalency certificate;
(3) Has successfully completed a course of study prescribed by the Board at a school approved by the Board;
(4) Has passed an examination or examinations given by or under direction of the Board or has passed any other examination acceptable to the Board;
(5) Has not had an application for a real estate license denied, for reasons other than failure to pass the required examination or examinations, in the District or elsewhere within one year prior to the date on which the application is filed;
(6) Has not had a real estate license suspended in the District or elsewhere, which suspension is still in effect on the date on which the application is filed; and
(7) Has not had a real estate license revoked in the District or elsewhere within 3 years prior to the date on which his or her application is filed.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.172.
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 › Part N - Real Estate Salespersons › § 47–2853.173. Certain representations prohibited

§ 47–2853.173. Certain representations prohibited.
Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall assume or use the title or designation “real estate salesperson”, the abbreviation “R.E.S.”, or any other title designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is licensed as a real estate salesperson unless the person is licensed as a real estate salesperson in the District.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.173.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.182. Transfer of license; change of status

§ 47–2853.182. Transfer of license; change of status.
(a) A license issued to a real estate broker, real estate broker or property manager shall not be transferred to another person.
(b) A person licensed as a real estate broker may, upon written request to the Mayor, change his or her status from that of a real estate broker to that of a member, partner, trustee, or officer of a firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation, or to that of an associate real estate broker with a corporation, for any unexpired portion of his or her licensure term, upon the payment of the requisite fees required pursuant to this subchapter.
(c) Any broker who wishes to change his or her status to that of an associate real estate broker shall notify the Board of Real Estate by certified mail.
(d) For the purposes of this part, the term “associate real estate broker” means any person licensed under this subchapter as a broker who is employed by a real estate broker, franchise firm, association, business, or corporation, but who is not a partner, an officer or a principal broker within a licensed legal entity.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.182.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.183. Licensure of real estate organizations

§ 47–2853.183. Licensure of real estate organizations.
No real estate broker’s license shall be issued to any firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation unless the Mayor finds that:
(1) The applicant is organized and exists pursuant to applicable District and federal laws;
(2) Every person member, partner, trustee, or officer who is engaged in activities defined in this subsection is licensed under this subchapter;
(3) Every employee who will render professional services holds a valid license or certificate issued by the Board; and
(4) Every branch office is managed by a licensed real estate broker.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.183.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.184. Place of business

§ 47–2853.184. Place of business.
(a) If a real estate broker maintains more than one place of business within the District, a duplicate license shall be issued to the broker for each office upon payment of the required fee. A copy of the license must be posted within each office.
(b) Whenever a real estate broker changes the location of his or her principal place of business, or discontinues his or her business, he or she shall notify the Mayor within 15 days of the event, in writing, and return to the Mayor his or her license together with the licenses of all real estate salespersons employed by him or her. The Mayor shall issue a new license to the broker upon payment of the required fee. A salesperson shall be issued a new license upon reemployment and payment of the required fees.
(c) Failure to notify the Mayor or to return the license as required by this section will result in immediate suspension of the license until the real estate broker has complied with the provisions of this section.
(d) New licenses for the unexpired term may be issued by the Mayor upon written request by the applicant and the payment of the fees required pursuant to this subchapter.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.184.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.185. Prohibited names

§ 47–2853.185. Prohibited names.
The Mayor may refuse to issue, renew, or transfer a license in a name that:
(1) Is misleading or would constitute false advertising;
(2) Implies a partnership, association, or corporation when a partnership, association, or corporation does not exist;
(3) Includes the name of a salesperson;
(4) Is in violation of law;
(5) Is a name which has been used by any person whose license has been suspended;
(6) Includes the name of a person not otherwise licensed; or
(7) Is a name which is deceptively similar to a name used by any other licensee.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.185.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.186. Automatic suspension of license through affiliation

§ 47–2853.186. Automatic suspension of license through affiliation.
(a) Whenever a real estate broker’s license has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter, all real estate salespersons employed by that real estate broker must mail their licenses to the Mayor within 15 days of the revocation or suspension. It shall be unlawful for the real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this subchapter from the date of revocation or suspension until he or she has been reemployed and a license has been reissued to him or her by the Mayor.
(b) When a real estate salesperson is discharged or terminates his or her employment with a licensee, the licensee, within 15 calendar days, shall mail notification to the former employee that his or her license has been mailed to the Mayor. A copy of the notice to the real estate salesperson shall accompany the license when it is mailed to the Mayor. It shall be unlawful for any real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this subchapter, under authority of the license issued pursuant to this subchapter, from the date of discharge or termination until the time he or she is employed by another licensee and a license is reissued to him or her by the Mayor.
(c) When a real estate salesperson is discharged by or terminates his employment with a licensee it shall be the duty of the real estate salesperson to notify the Mayor in writing within 15 days. It shall be unlawful for the real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this statute from the date of discharge or termination until he or she has been employed by another licensee and a license is reissued to him or her by the Mayor.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.186.
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 › Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.187. Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension

§ 47–2853.187. Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension.
In the event of the revocation or suspension of a license issued to a real estate firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation, the license issued to the principal real estate broker, or any member of a partnership or director or officer of an association or corporation, shall be summarily revoked or suspended by the Mayor, unless:
(1) In a partnership, the connection with the member whose license has been revoked or suspended is severed within the time prescribed by the Mayor, and his or her participation in the partnership’s activities is terminated; or
(2) In an association or corporation, the director or officer whose license has been revoked or suspended is discharged and he or she has no further participation in the association’s or corporation’s activities.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.187.
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 › Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.195. Fiduciary duties of a property manager

§ 47–2853.195. Fiduciary duties of a property manager.
(a) A licensee engaged to manage real estate shall:
(1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the property management agreement;
(2) Exercise ordinary care;
(3) Disclose in a timely manner to the owner material facts of which the licensee has actual knowledge concerning the property;
(4) Maintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received from the client during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be maintained confidential unless otherwise provided by law or the owner consents in writing to the release of such information;
(5) Account for, in a timely manner, all money and property received in which the owner has or may have an interest; and
(6) Comply with all requirements of this section, fair housing statutes and regulations, and all other applicable statutes and regulations which are not in conflict with this section.
(b) Except as provided in the property management agreement, a licensee engaged to manage real estate does not breach any duty or obligation to the owner by representing other owners in the management of other properties.
(c) A licensee engage to manage real estate may also represent the owner as seller or landlord if he or she enters into a brokerage relationship that so provides; in which case, the licensee shall disclose such brokerage relationships pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(d) Prior to entering into any brokerage relationship provided for in this section, a licensee shall advise the prospective client of the type of brokerage relationship proposed by the broker, and the broker’s compensation, and whether the broker will share such salary or compensation with another broker who may have a brokerage relationship with another party to the transaction.
(e) The brokerage relationships set forth in this section shall commence at the time that a client engages a licensee and shall continue until (1) completion of performance in accordance with the brokerage relationship; or (2) the earlier of (A) any date of expiration agreed upon by the parties as part of the brokerage relationship or in any amendments thereto; (B) any mutually agreed upon termination of the relationship; (C) a default by any party under the terms of the brokerage relationship; or (D) a termination as set forth in § 47-2853.197(4).
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.195.
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 › Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers › § 47–2853.198. Acts not required to be disclosed

§ 47–2853.198. Acts not required to be disclosed.
Notwithstanding the possibility that a fact may have a psychological impact on a purchaser, lessee, or sublessee, it shall not be a material fact that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction, nor shall it be the basis for a cause of action against an owner of real property, a real estate broker, a real estate salesperson, a property manager, a lessee, or sublessee, that the following information was not disclosed to the purchaser, lessee, or sublessee:
(1) An occupant of real property, at any time, was infected or was or is suspected to have been infected with a human immune deficiency virus;
(2) An occupant of real property, at any time, has been diagnosed, was infected, or was suspected to have been diagnosed as having acquired immune deficiency syndrome or any other disease that has been determined by medical evidence to be highly unlikely to be transmitted through occupancy of property alone; or
(3) The property, at any time, has been or was suspected to have been the site of a suicide, homicide, or other felony.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.198.
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 › Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics › § 47–2853.201. Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

§ 47–2853.201. Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
For the purposes of this part, the term “refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic” means a person who designs, installs, maintains or alters mechanical systems for refrigeration or air conditioning of any public or private building or vehicle.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.201.
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 › Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics › § 47–2853.202. Eligibility requirements

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

§ 47–2853.203. Certain representations prohibited.
Unless licensed in accordance with this subchapter, no person shall use the words or terms “air conditioning mechanic,” “refrigeration mechanic,” “licensed air conditioning mechanic,” “licensed refrigeration mechanic,” “master mechanic,” or any combination of those words to imply that the person is licensed to perform the services of a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in the District.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.203.
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 › Part Q-i - Detective and Security Services. [Not Funded] › § 47–2853.207. Definitions. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2853.207. Definitions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(d)(4), 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(d)(4) 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 › Part Q-i - Detective and Security Services. [Not Funded] › § 47–2853.208. Detective and security agencies; security services occupations. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2853.208. Detective and security agencies; security services occupations. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(d)(4), 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(d)(4) 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 › Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers › § 47–2853.211. Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers

§ 47–2853.211. Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers.
(a) For the purposes of this part, the term “steam engineer” means a person who maintains, inspects and operates steam or hot water boilers, boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, condensate and derating water tanks, blowdown tanks, burners, fuel systems, steam and gas turbines, steam pumps, air compressors, hot water heaters, boiler room electrical systems, chiller room or refrigeration equipment such as centrifugal chillers, reciprocating absorption chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration auxiliaries such as cooling towers, pumps and controls, electrical generators, appliances using gas, liquid fuel, solid fuel or waste heat.
(b) The term “operating engineer” means a person who operates and maintains cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, air compressors, concrete pumps, derricks, clams or any construction heavy equipment used for hoisting, demolition, digging or earth moving.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.211.
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 › Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers › § 47–2853.212. Eligibility requirements

§ 47–2853.212. Eligibility requirements.
An applicant for licensure as a steam or other operating engineer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Industrial Trades that:
(1) For a steam engineer, the applicant has the requisite experience and knowledge to operate steam or hot water boilers for the class of licensure applied for, as determined by the Board of Industrial Trades by regulation; and
(2) For an operating engineer, the applicant has the requisite experience and knowledge to operate heavy equipment of the class for which licensure is sought, as determined by the Board of Industrial Trades.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.212.
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 › Part R - Steam and Other Operating Engineers › § 47–2853.213. Certain representations prohibited

§ 47–2853.213. Certain representations prohibited.
Unless licensed in accordance with this subchapter, no person may use the words or terms “steam engineer,” “licensed steam engineer,” “steam operating engineer,” “licensed steam operating engineer,” “operating engineer,” or “licensed operating engineer” to imply that the person is authorized to perform the services of a steam or other operating engineer in the District.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.213.
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 › Part R-i - Tour Guides. [Not Funded] › § 47–2853.217. Definitions. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2853.217. Definitions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(d)(5), 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(d)(5) 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 › Part R-i - Tour Guides. [Not Funded] › § 47–2853.218. Tour guides. [Not Funded]

§ 47–2853.218. Tour guides. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 5(d)(5), 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(d)(5) 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 › Part S - Transitional Provisions › § 47–2853.221. Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds

§ 47–2853.221. Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds.
(a) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Architecture and the Board of Interior Designers are transferred to the Board of Architecture and Interior Designers established by this subchapter.
(b) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Accountancy are transferred to the Board of Accountancy established by § 47-2853.06.
(c) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology are transferred to the Board of Barber and Cosmetology established by § 47-2853.06.
(d) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the District of Columbia Plumbing Board, the District of Columbia Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Board, District of Columbia Steam and Other Operating Engineers Board, and the District of Columbia Electrical Board are transferred to the Board of Industrial Trades established by § 47-2853.06.
(e) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the District of Columbia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers are transferred to the Board of Professional Engineering established by § 47-2853.06.
(f) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Appraisers are transferred to the Board of Real Estate Appraisers established by § 47-2853.06.
(g) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia are transferred to the Board of Real Estate established by § 47-2853.06.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.221.
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 › Part S - Transitional Provisions › § 47–2853.222. Service by members of abolished boards

§ 47–2853.222. Service by members of abolished boards.
Members of boards abolished by this subchapter shall serve as members of the successor boards to which their functions are transferred until the expiration of their terms or the appointment of their successors, whichever occurs first. In any case where there is no successor board, or where the activities of two or more boards have been combined, or where more than one member of a prior board or board is eligible for a single seat on a new board, the Mayor shall make the determination as to which member of the former board or board, if any, shall be seated on a new board. The determination of the Mayor shall be final and shall not be reviewable in any court.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.222.
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 › Part S - Transitional Provisions › § 47–2853.223. Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted rules and orders

§ 47–2853.223. Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted rules and orders.
(a) No suit, action, or other judicial proceeding lawfully commenced by or against any board specified in this subchapter, or against any member, officer or employee of the board in the official capacity of the officer or employee, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of this subchapter, but the court or agency, unless it determines that survival of the suit, action, or other proceeding is not necessary for purposes of settlement of the question involved, shall allow the suit, action, or other proceeding to be maintained, with substitutions as to parties as are appropriate.
(b) No disciplinary action against a person engaged in a profession or occupation regulated by this subchapter initiated by a professional or other administrative body or any other proceeding lawfully commenced shall abate solely by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this subchapter, but the action or proceeding shall be continued with substitutions as to parties and officers or agencies as are appropriate.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, all rules and orders promulgated by the boards abolished by this subchapter shall continue in effect and shall apply to their successor board until the rules or orders are repealed or superseded.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.223.
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 › Part S - Transitional Provisions › § 47–2853.224. Transfers from former boards

§ 47–2853.224. Transfers from former boards.
The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to former boards shall be transferred to the boards established by this subchapter.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.224.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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.