§ 16-4701. Definitions.

Current through October 23, 2012

For the purpose of this chapter, the term "news media" means:

(1) Newspapers;

(2) Magazines;

(3) Journals;

(4) Press associations;

(5) News agencies;

(6) Wire services;

(7) Radio;

(8) Television; or

(9) Any printed, photographic, mechanical, or electronic means of disseminating news and information to the public.

                
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(Sept. 26, 1992, D.C. Law 9-156, § 2, 39 DCR 5682.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-4701.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 9-156, the "Free Flaw of Information Act of 1992," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-255, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 2, 1992, and July 7, 1992, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 21, 1992, it was assigned Act No. 9-249 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 9-156 became effective on September 26, 1992.