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

(a) For the purposes of this part, the term “plumber” means any person who designs, installs, repairs or removes plumbing fixtures intended to receive and discharge water, liquid, or water-carried wastes into the drainage system with which they are connected; or who introduces, m…

(a) An applicant to be an apprentice plumber 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 plumber shall work only under the direct persona…

Unless licensed in accordance with this subchapter, no person may use the words or terms “plumber,” “licensed plumber,” “journeyman plumber,” “journeyman gasfitter,” “master plumber,” or “master gasfitter,” or any combination of such words to imply that the person is authorized t…

(a) At least 30 days before the license, certification or regulation expires, or a greater period as established by rule, the Mayor shall send to the person licensed, certified or registered, by first class mail to his or her last known address, a renewal notice that states: (1) …

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of engineering” means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consul…

(a) An applicant for licensure as a professional engineer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Professional Engineers that the applicant: (1) Is of good character and reputation; (2) Is a graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering …

Unless licensed to practice engineering under this subchapter, no person shall engage directly or indirectly in the practice of engineering in the District or use the title “engineer”, “registered engineer”, “engineering design”, “professional engineer” or display or use any word…

(a) Upon application by any person licensed, certified, or registered to practice an occupation or profession in the District and payment of an inactive status fee established by the Mayor, the Mayor shall place such person on inactive status. (b) While on inactive status, the pe…

For the purposes of this part, the term “property manager” means an agent for the owner of real estate in all matters pertaining to property management as defined in this subchapter, which are under his or her direction, and who is paid a commission, fee, or other valuable consid…

(a) An applicant for licensure as a property manager 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) Has passed an examination or examinations given by or under the direction …

Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall use the term or words “property manager” to imply that he or she is licensed as a property manager in the District.

(a) If a person fails for any reason to renew the license, certificate, or registration prior to expiration, the Mayor shall reinstate the license, certificate, or registration if the person: (1) Applies to the board for reinstatement within 5 years after the license, certificati…

For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate appraiser” means any person who renders or offers to render professional services to persons, groups, or organizations in the act or process of estimating the value of real property and real estate.

(a) The Board shall establish, by rule, the education, experience, and examination requirements that individuals must meet or exceed to obtain licensure, certification, or registration as an appraiser trainee, a licensed residential real property appraiser, a certified residentia…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person in the District to directly or indirectly engage in, advertise, conduct the business of, or act in any capacity as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser or use any title, designation, or abbreviation likely to create the impression …

(a) There is established a fund designated as the Appraisal Education Fund (“Fund”), which shall be separate from the General Fund of the District of Columbia. All funds obtained from an appraisal education fund fee to be established by the Mayor (which shall be in addition to li…

(a) Each person licensed, certified, or registered under this subchapter shall conspicuously display or maintain on file the license, certificate, or registration in all places of covered non-health related business or places of employment. (b) Each person licensed, certified, or…

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 …

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…

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(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 …