What can a med spa advertise in District of Columbia?
Marketing · part of The Practice Perimeter
The District treats the marketing claim itself as practicing medicine: ADVERTISING OR REPRESENTING IN ANY MANNER that one is authorized to practice medicine falls inside the statutory definition, so a med spa that holds itself out that way is practicing medicine whether or not it treats anyone. Fraudulent or deceptive use of a license is separately a disciplinary ground.
Drawn from 4 verified rules in this section · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
- D.C. Code §3-1201.02(7)(A)(vii) · Sep 3, 2026
- D.C. Code §3-1201.02(7)(A)(vii) · Sep 3, 2026
- D.C. Code §3-1205.14(a)(2) · Sep 3, 2026
- D.C. Code §28-3909(a) · Sep 8, 2026
The rest of what District of Columbia says on this
Every other rule we have verified under advertising rules, each linked to its primary source.
The practice of medicine includes advertising or representing in any manner that one is authorized to practice medicine.
D.C. Code §3-1201.02(7)(A)(vii) · verified Sep 3, 2026
A disciplinary action may be taken against a person who fraudulently or deceptively uses a license, registration, or certification.
D.C. Code §3-1205.14(a)(2) · verified Sep 3, 2026
If the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has reason to believe that any person is using or intends to use any method, act, or practice in violation of the listed consumer protection sections, including section 28-3904, and if it is in the public interest, the Attorney General, in the name of the District, may bring an action in the Superior Court to obtain a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting the use of the method, act, or practice and requiring the violator to take affirmative action, including the restitution of money or property, without being required to prove damages.
D.C. Code §28-3909(a) · verified Sep 8, 2026
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