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District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 31-1631.07. License denial, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew; civil penalties.

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(a) The Commissioner may deny a license to an applicant or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Violates the provisions of this chapter or any standard of conduct prescribed by the Commissioner in regulations;

(2) Makes a material misstatement in the application for the license;

(3) Engages in fraudulent or dishonest practices; or

(4) Demonstrates incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as a public insurance adjuster.

(b) Upon a finding by the Commissioner of a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(c) This chapter shall not be applied or interpreted to bar a borrower from bringing an action pursuant to any District or federal law for damages, injunctive relief, or any other relief.

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