District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 47-2853.185: Prohibited names.

Where this section sits in the 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.

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.

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