District of Columbia Administrative Code

2604 CHEATING ON AN EXAMINATION 2604.1 No person shall cheat or assist another in cheating on an examination required by the Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto. 2604.2 As used in this section, “cheating” includes, but is not limited to, the following: Communication relatin…

2605 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, AND SALESPERSONS 2605.1 This section shall apply to all applicants for the renewal or reinstatement of a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager license, except those appli…

2606 ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION OF PRE-LICENSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2606.1 The Commission shall approve schools or organizations offering pre-license education programs or courses. 2606.2 The Commission shall approve a school or organization for pre-license education programs …

2607 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2607.1 The Commission, in its discretion, may approve continuing education programs that contribute to the growth in professional competence of a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager, and that meet the other …

2609 CODE OF ETHICS FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS, REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS 2609.1 A licensee shall not discriminate or assist any party in discriminating in the sale, rental, leasing, exchange, or transfer of property to any person or group of persons because of…

2610 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL APPLICANTS 2610.1 All applicants shall be at least 18 years of age. 2610.2 Applicants shall not have been convicted of an offense that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be licensed. 2610.3 Prior to receiving a license, a…

2611 LICENSURE BY WAIVER OR RECIPROCITY 2611.1 Subject to any additional requirements set forth in §§ 2602, 2603, and 2604 of this chapter, applicants for licensure as real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, or property managers shall be granted a license by waiver or reci…

2612 INACTIVE STATUS 2612.1 Upon application by a licensee and payment of the required fee, the Board shall place a licensee on inactive status. 2612.2 While on inactive status, an individual shall not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a real estate broker, r…

2613 AGENCY DISCLOSURE 2613.1 Upon having a substantive discussion about a specific property or properties with an actual or prospective buyer or seller or an actual or prospective landlord or tenant who is not the client of the licensee, a licensee shall disclose any broker rela…

2614 SUPERVISION 2614.1 A real estate broker is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of real estate salespersons, associate real estate brokers, and property managers affiliated with the real estate broker. 2614.2 A property manager is responsible for the day-to-day supervi…

2615 ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS 2615.1 Advertising real property in any communications medium, by persons licensed under this chapter, is subject to the disclosure, agency, and duty requirements of this chapter, the Act, the District of Columbia Real Estate Licensure Act of 1982, e…

2620 TERM OF A LICENSE 2620.1 A license or certificate issued to a real estate broker, associate real estate broker, or property manager between January 1 and February 28 of an odd-numbered year shall be valid from the date of issuance through the end of the two-year (2) licensin…

2621 RENEWAL OF A LICENSE 2621.1 At least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a license, the Board shall send a renewal application by certified or registered first class mail to the holder of a license at the licensee's last known address. 2621.2 A holder of a license sha…

2622 REINSTATEMENT OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE 2622.1 This section shall apply to an applicant for reinstatement of an expired license issued under the Act. 2622.2 An applicant for reinstatement under this section shall file an application with the Board on the prescribed form and shal…

2623 REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSE 2623.1 A person whose license to practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager has been revoked shall be ineligible to apply for reinstatement for a period of three (3) years from the date of revo…

2624 EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 2624.1 All persons within the District regularly engaged in conducting any activity licensed by the Board, unless appointed or acting under the judgment or order of any court while acting in that capacity shall obtain a license prior to…

2699 DEFINITIONS 2699.1 As used in chapters 26 and 27 of this title, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Act - Title I of the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002; D.C. Official Cod…

2700 CHANGE OF LICENSEE STATUS 2700.1 Upon receipt of a properly filed written request on a form approved by the Board and payment of the appropriate fees, the Board may approve the change of status of a real estate broker licensee. 2700.2 An individual licensed as a real estate …

2701 PLACE OF BUSINESS; DISPLAY OF LICENSE; NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS 2701.1 Each place of business shall have a phone, desk, and pertinent files and shall conspicuously display therein the license of all persons licensed to act as a broker or salesperson and shall likewise con…

2702 ESCROW FUND 2702.1 This section applies to any real estate transaction in which any person is entrusted, receives, accepts, or otherwise holds or deposits monies or other trust instruments, of whatever kind or nature, pending the consummation or termination of the transactio…

2703 EXCEPTION TO INSURANCE COMPANY EXEMPTION 2703.1 Title insurance companies shall not be construed to be included in the insurance company exemption provided by D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.181(4). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6998 (July 29, 2005).

2704 REAL ESTATE GUARANTY AND EDUCATION FUND ASSESSMENT 2704.1 An applicant for a license as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager shall pay, in addition to the applicable license fee, the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) into the Real Estate Guaranty an…

2705 REAL ESTATE GUARANTY AND EDUCATION FUND PAYMENT TO APPLICANTS 2705.1 The Department shall make a payment from the Fund to an applicant for payment within sixty (60) days after an order is signed by the Board; provided, that sufficient money is on deposit in the Fund. 2705.2 …

2706 REAL ESTATE GUARANTY AND EDUCATION FUND RESTORATION OF LICENSE 2706.1 A licensee whose license has been suspended pending payment in full of an amount ordered paid from the Fund shall not be eligible to have his or her license reinstated until he or she has paid the full amo…

2707 REAL ESTATE GUARANTY AND EDUCATION FUND USE FOR PROGRAMS 2707.1 The Board may use the Fund to pay that proportion of the cost of a program that is equal to the percentage of the program directly related to establishing or maintaining an educational program to improve the com…

2708 REAL PROPERTY SELLER'S DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 2708.1 The requirements of this section shall apply to the transfer or sale of real property located in the District consisting of at least one (1) but not more than four (4) dwelling units, where: (a) The transfer is effected thro…

2709 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6998 (July 29, 2005).

2710 OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING 2710.1 Every applicant for or holder of a license, or applicant for reinstatement after revocation or suspension, shall be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard prior to the action of the Board, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.22(a…

2711 NOTICE OF CONTEMPLATED ACTION 2711.1 When the Board contemplates taking action of the type specified in § 2710.1(a) or (h) of this chapter, it shall give to the applicant a written notice containing the following statement: (a) That the applicant has failed to satisfy the Bo…

2712 PROCEDURES WHEN A PERSON FAILS TO RESPOND TO A HEARING NOTICE 2712.1 If the person concerned does not respond to the hearing notice within the time specified, the Board may conduct the hearing without the person concerned and take the action contemplated in the notice. 2712.…

2713 NOTICE OF A HEARING 2713.1 Any notice required by this chapter may be served either personally by the Director, or his or her agent, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the person concerned at his or her last known residence or business address as sho…

2714 CONDUCT OF HEARINGS 2714.1 Every hearing authorized by § 2710 of this chapter and held before the Board or its designee shall be open to the public. 2714.2 Except when a hearing officer is designated, a majority of the members of the Board shall be present to hear the eviden…

2715 FINDINGS AND DECISIONS 2715.1 The Board shall issue its final decision, in writing, as soon as practicable, but no later than ninety (90) days after the date the hearing is completed. 2715.2 The decision of the Board shall contain the following: (a) Findings of fact made by …

2716 REOPENING, JUDICIAL REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION 2716.1 If, because of accident, sickness, or other good cause, a person fails to appear for a hearing which has been scheduled, the person may, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Board, apply to the Boa…

2717 SUSPENSION OF LICENSE THROUGH AFFILIATION 2717.1 When a real estate broker's license is suspended or revoked, all real estate salespersons employed by that real estate broker shall mail their licenses to the Board within fifteen (15) days of the revocation or suspension. 271…

2799 DEFINITIONS 2799.1 The provisions of 17 DCMR § 2699 and the definitions set forth in that section shall be incorporated by reference in this section. 2799.2 When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Garage door systems – the…

2800 GENERAL PROVISIONS 2800.1 This chapter applies to persons authorized to practice veterinary medicine and persons applying for or holding a license to practice veterinary medicine. 2800.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative …

2801 TERM OF LICENSE 2801.1 Subject to § 2801.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 Midnight of December 31st of each odd-numbered year. 2801.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter 40 of this title, a license issu…

2802 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2802.1 An applicant for veterinary license shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed an educational program in the practice of veterinary medicine at an institution accredited by the American Veterina…

2803 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 2803.1 A person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, for at least the twelve (12) months preceding the application date, may qualify for licensure by endorsement in the District if the person…

2804 LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION 2804.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Meet the education requirements set forth under § 2802.1 of this chapter; and (b) Receive a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or an equ…

2805 APPLICANTS WITH A FOREIGN DEGREE NOT ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AVMA) 2805.1 An applicant who is a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical program not accredited by the AVMA shall submit with the application: (a) Verification that the applica…

2806 KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VETERINARY JURISPRUDENCE 2806.1 An applicant for an initial license shall demonstrate to the Board’s satisfaction that he or she possesses competent knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules pertaining to veterinary practice in t…

2807 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 2807.1 This section applies to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license, subject to §§ 2807.2, 2811, and 2812. This section does not apply to applicants for an initial license by examination or endorsement, nor…

2808 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 2808.1 The Board may approve continuing education programs or activities that: (a) Contribute to the maintenance or growth of professional competence in the practice of veterinary medicine; (b) Serve to maintain, develop,…

2809 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 2809.1 One credit hour of approved continuing education consists of a minimum of fifty (50) minutes of learning time. 2809.2 The Board may grant a requestor seeking credits for completion of a graduate course in accordance with § 2808.3(a) up to …