Title 47, Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]

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 …

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…

(a) Each board, subject to the right of a hearing as provided by this subchapter, on an affirmative vote of a majority of its members present and voting may take 1 or more of the disciplinary actions provided in subsection (c) of this section against any applicant or person permi…

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 exchang…

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 certifi…

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…

(a) If the Mayor determines, after investigation, that the conduct of a licensee presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of persons in the District, the Mayor may summarily suspend or restrict, without a hearing, the license to practice an occupation or profession. (…

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, nothing contained in this part shall be construed to apply to: (1) Receivers, referees, administrators, executors, guardians, conservators, trustees, or other persons appointed or acting under the judgment or order of any court whi…

(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 tha…

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 …

(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 broke…

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 s…

(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 t…

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 corporat…

(a) A licensee engaged by a seller shall: (1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage relationship; (2) Promote the interests of the seller by: (A) Seeking a sale at the price and terms agreed upon in the brokerage relationship or at a price and terms acceptable to …

(a) A licensee engaged by a buyer shall: (1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage relationship; (2) Promote the interests of the buyer by: (A) Seeking a property at a price and terms acceptable to the buyer, but, the licensee shall not be obligated to seek other …

(a) A licensee engaged by a landlord to lease property shall: (1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage relationship; (2) Promote the interests of the landlord by: (A) Seeking a tenant at the price and terms agreed in the brokerage relationship or at a price and t…

(a) A licensee engaged by a tenant shall: (1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage relationship; (2) Promote the interests of the tenant by: (A) Seeking a lease at a price and with terms acceptable to the tenant; however, the licensee shall not be obligated to se…

(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 pro…

(a) Brokerage relationships shall have a definite termination date; however, if a brokerage relationship does not specify a definite termination date, the brokerage relationship shall terminate 90 days after the date the brokerage relationship was entered into. (b) Except as othe…

(a) In addition to those acts prohibited by other sections of this subchapter, a real estate broker, real estate salesperson or property manager may be subject to disciplinary action, and fines not to exceed $2,500 per violation, if he or she has: (1) Made any substantial misrepr…

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) Any person who is the subject of an investigation into, or a pending proceeding involving, allegations of misconduct may voluntarily surrender his or her registration, license, or certificate to practice in the District, but only by delivering to the Mayor an affidavit statin…

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.

(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 refrigeratio…

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…

(a)(1) Any registration, license, or certificate issued under this subchapter may be voluntarily limited by the licensee or certificate holder either: (A) Permanently; (B) For an indefinite period of time to be restored at the discretion of the board regulating the occupation or …

(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 tu…

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 …

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 i…

(a) Before a board denies an applicant a registration, license, or certificate, revokes or suspends a registration, license, or certificate, reprimands a licensee or certificate holder, imposes a civil fine, requires a course of remediation or a period of probation, or denies an …

(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…

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…

(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 th…

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.

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of a board may appeal the decision to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals pursuant to § 2-510.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a board may reinstate the license or privilege of a person whose license or privilege has been suspended or revoked by the board only in accordance with: (1) The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocatio…

Any person who has been properly licensed or certified under any prior law or regulation of the District, has a valid license or certificate, and on the effective date of this subchapter is in the active practice of the occupation or profession for which he or she has been licens…

Unless authorized to practice an occupation or profession under this subchapter, a person shall not represent to the public by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice that occupation or profession in the Distr…

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both. (b) Any person who has been previously convicted under this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject…

(a) Prosecutions for violations of this subchapter shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (b) In any prosecution brought under this subchapter, any person claiming an exemption from regulation under this subc…

Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.

(a) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful practice of any occupation or profession or any other action which is grounds for the imposit…

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Attest services” or “attestation services” means providing any of the following financial statement services: (A) An audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards; (B) A review of a …

An applicant for licensure as a certified public accountant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Accountancy that he or she: (1) Is of good moral character; (2) Is a resident of the District or has been regularly employed in the District for the immediate 6 months …

(a) Except as provided in § 47-2853.49 and as permitted by the Board pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, no person shall assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbrevi…