On February 8, 2013, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs published a proposed rulemaking to add a new Chapter 7 (Business Organizations) to Title 17 (Business, Occupations and Professions) of the D.C. Municipal Regulations.

The proposed regulations govern the requirements for forming, maintaining, and operating foreign and domestic business organizations formed or regulated under Title 29 (Business Organizations) of the D.C. Official Code.

The proposed rulemaking is open for 45 days of public comments. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Comments must be submitted in writing to Helder Gil, Legislative Affairs Specialist, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 1100 4th Street, SW, Room 5164, Washington, D.C. 20024, or via e-mail at helder.gil@dc.gov.