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2019 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.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 47–2853.185 (2019)
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 Codifications1981 Ed., § 47-2853.185.
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