D.C. Code § 38-1631.03: Name, image, or likeness activity and compensation; limits on institutions, conferences, and athletic associations.

(a)

Except as provided in § 38-1631.04, this chapter does not limit the ability of a college athlete to engage in name, image, or likeness activity to the extent permitted under other District law.

(b)

Except as provided in § 38-1631.04:

(1)

An institution, conference, or athletic association may not:

(A)

Prevent or restrict a college athlete from:

(i)

Receiving name, image, or likeness compensation;

(ii)

Entering into a name, image, or likeness agreement;

(iii)

Engaging in name, image, or likeness activity;

(iv)

Obtaining the services of a name, image, or likeness agent; or

(v)

Creating or participating in a group license; or

(B)

Interfere with the formation or recognition of a collective representative to facilitate or provide representation to negotiate a group license.

(2)

An athletic association may not prevent or restrict an institution or college athlete from participating in an intercollegiate sport because the college athlete:

(A)

Receives name, image, or likeness compensation;

(B)

Enters into a name, image, or likeness agreement;

(C)

Engages in name, image, or likeness activity; or

(D)

Obtains the services of a name, image, or likeness agent.

(3)

Receipt of name, image, or likeness compensation may not affect eligibility of a college athlete or the duration, amount, or renewal of an athletic scholarship.