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District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-2853.218. Tour guides.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(a) No person shall, for hire, guide or escort any person through or about the District of Columbia, or any part of the District, without first obtaining:

(1) A entertainment services license issued pursuant to § 47-2851.03;

(2) An occupational license for a tour guide issued by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; and

(3) Approval from the Chief of Police.

(b) The Department may, through the promulgation of rules pursuant to Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 2, establish qualifications and fees for occupational licenses issued pursuant to this section, and establish civil penalties for violations of this section.

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