District of Columbia Code
Subchapter II - Application and Certification as a Merchant Bank
§ 26–831.04. Issuance of certificate of authority

If the Commissioner approves the application of an applicant to be a merchant bank, the Commissioner shall issue to the applicant a charter stating that the applicant is authorized to conduct business as a merchant bank under this chapter.
(June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 304, 48 DCR 3244.)