There Is a Newer Version
of
this Section
2019 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 (2019)
Learn more
This media-neutral citation is based
on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not
necessarily the official citation.
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.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. District of Columbia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
