§ 22-2751. Definitions.

Current through October 23, 2012

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) "Demonstration" means marching, congregating, standing, parading, demonstrating, or patrolling by one or more persons, with or without signs, for the purpose of persuading one or more individuals, or the public, or to protest some action, attitude, or belief.

(2) "Mask" means a covering for the face or part of the face whereby the identity of the wearer is disguised. The term "Mask" shall not include clothing worn for the purpose of providing protection from the elements nor clothing worn as a religious covering.

(3) "Residence" means a building or structure, but not a hotel, used or designed to be used, in whole or in part, as a living or a sleeping place by one or more human beings.

                
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(May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-374, § 2, 58 DCR 715.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

Law 18-374 , the "Residential Tranquility Act of 2010", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-63, which was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 23, 2010, and December 7, 2010, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 19, 2011, it was assigned Act No. 18-696 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-374 became effective on May 26, 2011.

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

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(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.