{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.83","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 47-2853.83","heading":"Certain representations prohibited.","body":"Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall use the terms “cosmetologist,” “licensed cosmetologist,” “cosmetologist-manager,” “cosmetologist-owner,” or words describing any cosmetology specialty (“manicurist,” “braider,” etc.) that may be defined by the Board with the intent to imply that the person is authorized to perform such services in the District.","path":["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 E. Cosmetologists."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/47-2853.83","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"0b848ab2d521663f9c4ad78ca07685bb1ced58a35c634adc742a26663218ebb4","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.82","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.91"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}