D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
Chapter 17-31. FUNERAL SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS |
Section 17-3104. ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF LICENSE
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3104.1 The Director shall issue a license to a funeral services establishment if the Board determines that it is in compliance with the Act and this chapter.
3104.2For the protection of the health, welfare, or safety of the public, the Board may refuse to approve the issuance or renewal of a license in a name that is as follows:
(a) Misleading or would constitute false advertising;
(b) Implies a partnership, association, or corporation where one does not exist;
(c) Includes the name of a person not otherwise licensed;
(d) Is in violation of the law;
(e) Is a name that has been used by any person whose license is suspended or revoked; or
(f) Is a name that is deceptively similar to that used by another licensee.
3104.3The Director shall issue a license only for the premises and person or persons named as applicants in the application. The license is not valid for use by any person or at any location other than that designated on the license.
3104.4 A licensee shall display the license and certificate of occupancy in a conspicuous place on the premises.