Any person who has been properly licensed or certified under any prior law or regulation of the District, has a valid license or certificate, and on the effective date of this subchapter is in the active practice of the occupation or profession for which he or she has been licensed or certified shall be deemed qualified to practice that occupation or profession, notwithstanding that such person does not meet the qualifications for licensure or certification set forth in this subchapter. The person shall be eligible to renew that license or certificate and continue to practice that occupation or profession as long as all current requirements for licensure or certification are met and unless disciplined as provided in this subchapter.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.25.
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
§ 47–2853.02. License, certification, and registration criteria
§ 47–2853.03. Scope of subchapter
§ 47–2853.04. Regulated non-health related occupations and professions
§ 47–2853.05. Exemptions; federal services
§ 47–2853.06. Establishment of boards
§ 47–2853.07. Appointment and tenure of board members
§ 47–2853.08. Powers of the boards
§ 47–2853.09. General provisions
§ 47–2853.10. Staffing and administration
§ 47–2853.11. Occupations and Professions Licensure Special Account
§ 47–2853.12. License, certification, and registration criteria; waiver
§ 47–2853.13. Procedures for renewal of license, certification, and registration
§ 47–2853.15. Reinstatement of expired license
§ 47–2853.16. Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address
§ 47–2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand
§ 47–2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license
§ 47–2853.19. Cease and desist orders. [Repealed]
§ 47–2853.20. Voluntary surrender of license
§ 47–2853.21. Voluntary limitation or surrender; confidentiality
§ 47–2853.22. Hearings; final decision
§ 47–2853.23. Appeal and review
§ 47–2853.24. Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license
§ 47–2853.25. Licenses and certifications issued prior to this subchapter
§ 47–2853.26. False representation of authority to practice
§ 47–2853.27. Fines and penalties; criminal violations
§ 47–2853.29. Fines and penalties; civil alternatives
§ 47–2853.30. Injunctions; unlawful practices
Part F-i - Elevator Maintenance
Part H-i - Landscape Architects
Part I - Plumbers or Gasfitters
Part J - Professional Engineers
Part L - Real Estate Appraisers
Part N - Real Estate Salespersons
Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers
Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers
Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics