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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-26. REAL ESTATE LICENSES |
Section 17-2612. INACTIVE STATUS
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2612.1Upon application by a licensee and payment of the required fee, the Board shall place a licensee on inactive status.
2612.2While on inactive status, an individual shall not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager in the District.
2612.3Subject to § 2612.4 of this section, a licensee may remain on inactive status for a period not to exceed five (5) consecutive years. If a person has been on inactive status for five (5) consecutive years or more that person shall be considered a new applicant and shall be required to meet all current requirements for licensure, unless the Board in its discretion determines that the failure to renew during the five (5) year inactive period was due to reasonable cause or excusable neglect.
2612.4Section 2612.3 of this section shall not apply to an active employee of the government of the United States, the District, or other jurisdiction of the United States if the employee is required as a condition of his or her employment not to practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager in the District. However, the employee shall pay the fee required by § 2612.1 of this section.
2612.5The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status and who desires to resume practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or property manager if the individual meets the following requirements:
(a)Pays the required fee to reactivate the license as well as any current assessment for the Fund;
(b)Demonstrates compliance with the continuing education requirements set forth in § 2605 of this chapter, as appropriate; and
(c)Complies with all current requirements for renewal of the license.
2612.6A person on inactive status shall not be subject to the renewal fee.