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.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.185.
Structure District of Columbia 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
§ 47–2853.181. Exemptions from licensure requirement
§ 47–2853.182. Transfer of license; change of status
§ 47–2853.183. Licensure of real estate organizations
§ 47–2853.184. Place of business
§ 47–2853.185. Prohibited names
§ 47–2853.186. Automatic suspension of license through affiliation
§ 47–2853.187. Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension