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D.C. Code § 47-2853.185

Prohibited names.

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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.

Source: official DC Code section page (code.dccouncil.gov)

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  2. 47-2853.132 · Eligibility requirements.
  3. 47-2853.133 · Certain representations prohibited.
  4. 47-2853.141 · Scope of practice for property managers.
  5. 47-2853.142 · Eligibility requirements.
  6. 47-2853.143 · Certain representations prohibited.
  7. 47-2853.151 · Scope of practice for real estate appraisers.
  8. 47-2853.152 · Eligibility requirements.
  9. 47-2853.153 · Certain representations prohibited.
  10. 47-2853.154 · Appraisal Education Fund.
  11. 47-2853.161 · Scope of practice for real estate brokers.
  12. 47-2853.162 · Eligibility requirements.
  13. 47-2853.163 · Certain representations prohibited.
  14. 47-2853.171 · Scope of practice for real estate salespersons.
  15. 47-2853.172 · Eligibility requirements.
  16. 47-2853.173 · Certain representations prohibited.
  17. 47-2853.181 · Exemptions from licensure requirement.
  18. 47-2853.182 · Transfer of license; change of status.
  19. 47-2853.183 · Licensure of real estate organizations.
  20. 47-2853.184 · Place of business.
  21. 47-2853.185 · Prohibited names.
  22. 47-2853.186 · Automatic suspension of license through affiliation.
  23. 47-2853.187 · Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license…
  24. 47-2853.191 · Fiduciary duties when representing a seller.
  25. 47-2853.192 · Fiduciary duties when representing a buyer.
  26. 47-2853.193 · Fiduciary duties when representing a landlord of leased…
  27. 47-2853.194 · Fiduciary duties when representing a tenant.
  28. 47-2853.195 · Fiduciary duties of a property manager.
  29. 47-2853.196 · General provisions governing disclosure of brokerage…
  30. 47-2853.197 · Prohibited acts.
  31. 47-2853.198 · Acts not required to be disclosed.
  32. 47-2853.201 · Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning…
  33. 47-2853.202 · Eligibility requirements.
  34. 47-2853.203 · Certain representations prohibited.
  35. 47-2853.207 · Definitions.
  36. 47-2853.208 · Detective and security agencies; security services…
  37. 47-2853.211 · Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers.
  38. 47-2853.212 · Eligibility requirements.
  39. 47-2853.213 · Certain representations prohibited.
  40. 47-2853.217 · Definitions.
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