3800. GENERAL PROVISIONS

3800 GENERAL PROVISIONS 3800.1 Each business engaging in any business transactions in the District, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, shall apply to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (Department) for a basic business license with a general business endorsement (license) if: (a) The business has a tax identification number; (b) The business' activity is not otherwise required to obtain an endorsement under any other basic business license endorsement category; and (c) The business does not have at least one principal who is required to maintain licenses granted or regulated by a local, state, or national certification board or body. 3800.2 A business subject to this chapter shall obtain a separate license for each business entity with a tax identification number and each business location in the District. 3800.3 A licensee shall conspicuously post the license on the premises indicated on the license, which shall be available for inspection by any duly authorized government official. 3800.4 A licensee shall obtain any other basic business license and endorsements as required by District statute or regulation. 3800.5 A license issued under this chapter is not transferable. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12137 (November 28, 2008).