D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-1019
No manufacturer or dealer may conduct business in the District unless licensed as a manufacturer or dealer pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Application for a manufacturer's or dealer's license shall be made on the form prescribed by the Mayor and shall contain the name and address of the applicant.
If the applicant is a partnership, the applicant shall include the name and address of each partner.
If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall contain the following:
If the applicant is a partnership or corporation, his or her application shall be verified by oath or affirmation.
A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall accompany every application for a new or renewed license.
After receiving the required application fee, the Mayor may issue a license to the applicant which entitles the applicant to conduct business as a manufacturer or dealer during the calendar year in which the license is issued.
The license shall expire on December 31st of the year in which it is issued.
Licenses may be renewed upon annual application and payment of the required fee.
The Mayor may refuse to issue a license or, after written notice to the licensee and a hearing, may cancel a license when it is determined that the applicant or licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this section.
If, during the period for which a dealer's or manufacturer's license is issued, there is any change in the factual information furnished to the Mayor by the licensee in connection with obtaining, retaining, or renewing the license, the change shall be promptly communicated in writing to the Mayor on the form prescribed by the Mayor. The applicant shall sign the form and certify that the information given is correct.
A manufacturer or dealer may not transfer ownership of a new vessel without supplying the transferee with the manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin signed by the manufacturer's or importer's authorized agent. The certificate shall contain any information the Mayor may require.
A dealer shall maintain for three (3) years a record of any vessel he or she bought, sold, exchanged, or received for sale or exchange.
The record shall be open to inspection by the Mayor or his or her designee during reasonable business hours.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-1019