License denial, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew; civil penalties.
D.C. Code § 31-1631.07
in effect31-1631.07. License denial, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew; civil penalties.
(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.
(Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-256, § 7, 50 DCR 238.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/31-1631.07Fetched: 10/21/2026