District of Columbia § 47-2853.218 Tour guides.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 47-2853.218 — Tour guides.

District of Columbia § 47-2853.218

JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia

Title 47Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]

Ch. 28General License Law.

Subch. I-BNon-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure.

Part R-iTour Guides.

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D.C. Code § 47-2853.218 (2026).

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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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(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.