(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 2, 24 DCR 4058; Aug. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-152, § 21(b), 41 DCR 4636.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-341.
1973 Ed., § 2-1741.
Temporary Addition of Sections
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994 Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-67, October 26, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 6172).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition (90 days) of section, see § 3 of the Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994 Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-102, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4009).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 10-152, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 3-321.
Transfer of Functions
Section 19(a) of D.C. Law 10-152 provides that the Sports Commission shall assume all nonmilitary functions of the Armory board as are set forth in § 2- 306 [repealed].
Miscellaneous Notes
Construction of Law 10-152: See note to § 3-321.
Effect of dissolution of Sports Commission: See note to § 3-321.
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 3, 24 DCR 4058; Aug. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-152, § 21(b), 41 DCR 4636.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-342.
1973 Ed., § 2-1742.
Temporary Addition of Sections
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994 Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-67, October 26, 1995, law notification 42 DCR ).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition (90 days) of section, see § 3 of the Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994 Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-102, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4009).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(a) of Ballpark Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-316, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3412).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 10-152, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 3-321.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term "Baseball Stadium" shall have the same meaning as that provided for the term "Ballpark" in § 47- 2002.05(a)(1)(A).
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 3a, as added June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17- 169, § 2(a), 55 DCR 5183.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 17-169, the "Ballpark Public Safety Amendment Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-584 which was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 4, 2008, and April 1, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 14, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-343 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-169 became effective on June 5, 2008.
Whenever the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department, or his or her duly authorized agent, determines that there is or may be a need for controlling the movement of persons attending events being held at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the Baseball Stadium, or the District of Columbia National Guard Armory, he or she may establish barriers or restricted zones, as he or she considers necessary, for the purpose of affording a clearing for:
(1) The operation of firemen or policemen;
(2) The movement of traffic;
(3) The exclusion of the public from the vicinity of a riot, disorderly gathering, accident, wreck, explosion, or other emergency; or
(4) The safety and protection of persons and property.
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 4, 24 DCR 4058; June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-169, § 2(b), 55 DCR 5183.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-343.
1973 Ed., § 2-1743.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-169, in subsec. (a), inserted "the Baseball Stadium," following "Stadium".
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Ballpark Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-316, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3412).
Legislative History of Laws
Law 2-37, the "Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and the D.C. National Guard Armory Public Safety Act of 1977," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 2-79, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 12, 1977, and July 26, 1977, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 11, 1977, it was assigned Act No. 2-71 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
For Law 17-169, see notes following § 3-342.01.
Transfer of Functions
See note to § 3-341.
Miscellaneous Notes
Construction of Law 10-152: See note to § 3-321.
Effect of dissolution of Sports Commission: See note to § 3-321.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall bring into or have in his or her possession within the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium or the Baseball Stadium any conveniently disposable container made of glass or metal designed primarily to hold or store beverages or liquids of any kind, including, but not limited to, bottles or cans.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:
(1) Any person duly authorized or licensed by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority to possess, sell, give away, transport, or store alcoholic beverages or containers within any portion of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium or the District of Columbia National Guard Armory or to any employee or agent acting for any such duly authorized or licensed person;
(1A) Any person duly authorized or licensed by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority or the lessee or operator of the Baseball Stadium to possess, sell, give away, transport, or store alcoholic beverages or containers within any portion of the Baseball Stadium, or to any employee or agent acting for any such duly authorized or licensed person; or
(2) Activities of the District of Columbia National Guard as provided in § 3-305.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "person" includes any duly authorized or licensed individual, partnership, association, or corporation.
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 4a, as added July 20, 1996, D.C. Law 11- 145, § 3, 43 DCR 2842; June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-169, § 2(c), 55 DCR 5183; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2082(h)(1), 57 DCR 181.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-343.1.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-169, in subsec. (a), inserted "or the Baseball Stadium," following "Stadium"; in subsec. (b)(1), substituted "District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission" for "District of Columbia Sports Commission", and deleted "or" from the end; and added subsec. (b)(1A).
D.C. Law 18-111, in subsecs. (b)(1) and (1A), substituted "Washington Convention and Sports Authority" for "District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission".
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of § 2-343.1 and 2-343.2 [1981 Ed.], see § 3 of the Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-275, May 29, 1996, 43 DCR 2966).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Ballpark Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-316, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3412).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2082(h)(1) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2082(h)(1) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Legislative History of Laws
Law 11-145, the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act Amendment Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and Assigned Bill No. 11-349, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Regional Authorities. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 2, 1996, and May 7, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 20, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-269 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D. C. Law 11-145 became effective on July 20, 1996.
For Law 17-169, see notes following § 3-342.01.
Law 18-111, the "Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act of 2009", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-203, which was referred to the Committee on the Whole. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 12, 2009, and September 22, 2009, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 18, 2009, it was assigned Act No. 18-255 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-111 became effective on March 3, 2010.
(a) Unless expressly authorized by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority or its duly authorized agent, no person shall at any time enter onto any portion of the playing field within the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
(b) Unless expressly authorized by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, the lessee or operator of the Baseball Stadium, or their duly authorized agents, no person shall at any time enter onto any portion of the playing field within the Baseball Stadium.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "playing field" means the area encompassed by the seating facilities within the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium or the Baseball Stadium, as such seating facilities may be arranged from time to time.
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 4b, as added July 20, 1996, D.C. Law 11- 145, § 3, 43 DCR 2842; June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-169, § 2(d), 55 DCR 5183; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2082(h)(2), 57 DCR 181.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-343.2.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-169 rewrote the section which had read as follows:
"Unless expressly authorized by the District of Columbia Sports Commission or its duly authorized agent, no person shall at any time enter onto any portion of the playing field within the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. For the purposes of this section, the 'playing field' is that area encompassed by the seating facilities within the Stadium as such seating facilities may be arranged from time to time."
D.C. Law 18-111, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted "Washington Convention and Sports Authority" for "District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission".
Emergency Act Amendments
See note to § 2-343.01.
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of Ballpark Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-316, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3412).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2082(h)(2) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2082(h)(2) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-145, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 3-343.01.
For Law 17-169, see notes following § 3-342.01.
For Law 18-111, see notes following § 3-343.01.
Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall upon conviction be fined not more than $300.
(Nov. 3, 1977, D.C. Law 2-37, § 5, 24 DCR 4058.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-344.
1973 Ed., § 2-1744.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-37, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 3-343.
Transfer of Functions
See note to § 2-341.
Miscellaneous Notes
Construction of Law 10-152: See note to § 3-321.
Effect of dissolution of Sports Commission: See note to § 3-321.
