§ 22-2752. Engaging in an unlawful protest targeting a residence.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a)(1) It is unlawful for a person, as part of a group of 3 or more persons, to target a residence for purposes of a demonstration:

(A) Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;

(B) While wearing a mask; or

(C) Without having provided the Metropolitan Police Department notification of the location and approximate time of the demonstration.

(2) The notification required by paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection shall be provided in writing to the operational unit designated for such purpose by the Chief of Police not less than 2 hours before the demonstration begins. The Metropolitan Police Department shall post on its website the e-mail and facsimile number by which the operational unit may be notified 24 hours a day, and the address to which notification may be hand delivered, as an alternative, during business hours.

(b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days.

                
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(May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-374, § 3, 58 DCR 715.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 18-374, see notes under § 22-2751.