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D.C. Code § 47-2853.208

Detective and security agencies; security services occupations.

Official textus-dc/statcode.dccouncil.govlast amended 12 subsections
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# (a)

It shall be unlawful for a person to engage in the business of operating, managing, or conducting a security agency or detective agency, for profit or gain, or to advertise or represent his or her business to that of a security agency or detective agency, or that of conducting, managing, or operating a detective agency or security agency, without first obtaining:

# (1)

A public safety services license issued pursuant to § 47-2851.03; and

# (2)

Approval from the Chief of Police.

# (b)

In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), no person shall act as a campus police officer, private detective, or special police officer in the District of Columbia without first obtaining:

# (1)

An occupational license issued by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; and

# (2)

Approval from the Chief of Police.

# (c)

All laws that govern the Metropolitan Police force of the District of Columbia in the matters of persons, property, or money shall be applicable to all private detectives licensed under this section, and the detectives shall make like returns and dispositions of such matters as is required by existing law and the rules of the Mayor of the District of Columbia governing the Metropolitan Police Department.

# (d)

The Director of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection is authorized and empowered to:

# (1)

Issue civil penalties to a person who violates any provision of this section or the provisions of Chapter 21 of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations pertaining to security agencies; and

# (2)

Suspend or revoke the license of a private detective when such action is deemed advisable in the public interest.

# (e)

Any occupational license fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Occupations and Professions Licensing Special Account established pursuant to § 47-2853.11.

# (f)

The Department may, through the promulgation of rules pursuant to subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 2, establish qualifications and fees for occupational licenses issued pursuant to this section, and establish civil penalties for violations of this section.

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

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In this chapter (40 sections)
  1. 47-2853.173 · Certain representations prohibited.
  2. 47-2853.181 · Exemptions from licensure requirement.
  3. 47-2853.182 · Transfer of license; change of status.
  4. 47-2853.183 · Licensure of real estate organizations.
  5. 47-2853.184 · Place of business.
  6. 47-2853.185 · Prohibited names.
  7. 47-2853.186 · Automatic suspension of license through affiliation.
  8. 47-2853.187 · Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license…
  9. 47-2853.191 · Fiduciary duties when representing a seller.
  10. 47-2853.192 · Fiduciary duties when representing a buyer.
  11. 47-2853.193 · Fiduciary duties when representing a landlord of leased…
  12. 47-2853.194 · Fiduciary duties when representing a tenant.
  13. 47-2853.195 · Fiduciary duties of a property manager.
  14. 47-2853.196 · General provisions governing disclosure of brokerage…
  15. 47-2853.197 · Prohibited acts.
  16. 47-2853.198 · Acts not required to be disclosed.
  17. 47-2853.201 · Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning…
  18. 47-2853.202 · Eligibility requirements.
  19. 47-2853.203 · Certain representations prohibited.
  20. 47-2853.207 · Definitions.
  21. 47-2853.208 · Detective and security agencies; security services…
  22. 47-2853.211 · Scope of practice for steam and other operating engineers.
  23. 47-2853.212 · Eligibility requirements.
  24. 47-2853.213 · Certain representations prohibited.
  25. 47-2853.217 · Definitions.
  26. 47-2853.218 · Tour guides.
  27. 47-2853.221 · Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds.
  28. 47-2853.222 · Service by members of abolished boards.
  29. 47-2853.223 · Abatement of existing proceedings; previously enacted…
  30. 47-2853.224 · Transfers from former boards.
  31. 47-2853.76a · Scope of practice for body artists.
  32. 47-2853.76b · Regulation of body artists and body art establishments.
  33. 47-2853.76c · Eligibility requirements.
  34. 47-2853.76d · Duties and responsibilities of body artists.
  35. 47-2853.76e · Prohibitions and penalties.
  36. 47-2853.78a · Scope of practice for construction management and general…
  37. 47-2853.78b · Necessity for license; exemptions.
  38. 47-2853.78c · Eligibility criteria for construction managers and…
  39. 47-2853.78d · Financial statements or balance sheets; surety bonds in…
  40. 47-2853.78e · Recovery on bond.
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