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2018 District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace.
§ 22–1308. Playing games in streets.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 22–1308 (2018)
It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to play the game of football, or any other game with a ball, in any of the streets, avenues, or alleys in the City of Washington; nor shall it be lawful for any person or persons to play the game of bandy, shindy, or any other game by which a ball, stone, or other substance is struck or propelled by any stick, cane, or other substance in any street, avenue, or alley in the City of Washington, under a penalty of not more than $5 for each and every such offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 17; Feb. 11, 1895, 28 Stat. 650, ch. 79.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 22-1108.
1973 Ed., § 22-1108.
Cross ReferencesConduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
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