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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 11 - Cruelty to Children › § 22–1105. Weekly payments by Superintendent of Workhouse for each day’s confinement [Repealed]

§ 22–1105. Weekly payments by Superintendent of Workhouse for each day’s confinement [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 586, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 165(a), (b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-903 to 22-906.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 11 - Cruelty to Children › § 22–1106. Collections by Clerk of Court to be deposited with Collector of Taxes and covered into Treasury [Repealed]

§ 22–1106. Collections by Clerk of Court to be deposited with Collector of Taxes and covered into Treasury [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 586, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 165(a), (b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-903 to 22-906.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 12 - Debt Adjusting. [Repealed] › § 22–1201. Debt adjusting; prohibitions; exceptions; penalties; prosecutions for violations. [Repealed]

§ 22–1201. Debt adjusting; prohibitions; exceptions; penalties; prosecutions for violations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 264, Pub. L. 91-266; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 19, 41 DCR 1639; Apr. 29, 2004, D.C. Law 15-154, § 6, 50 DCR 10996.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3426.
1973 Ed., § 22-3426.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1301. Affrays

§ 22–1301. Affrays.
Whoever is convicted of an affray in the District shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
(July 16, 1912, 37 Stat. 192, ch. 235, § 1; Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 617, Pub. L. 88-241, § 11(a); Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 107, 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 203(a)(1), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1101.
1973 Ed., § 22-1101.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000”.
Cross References
Assaults because of gaming losses, see § 22-408.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 107 of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 203(a)(1) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1302. Duelling challenges. [Repealed]

§ 22–1302. Duelling challenges. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1328, ch. 854, § 852; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(f), 41 DCR 1639; Apr. 29, 2004, D.C. Law 15-154, § 3(d), 50 DCR 10996.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1102.
1973 Ed., § 22-1102.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1303. Assault for refusal to accept challenge. [Repealed]

§ 22–1303. Assault for refusal to accept challenge. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1328, ch. 854, § 853; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(g), 41 DCR 1639; Apr. 29, 2004, D.C. Law 15-154, § 3(e), 50 DCR 10996.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1103.
1973 Ed., § 22-1103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1304. Leaving District to give or receive challenge. [Repealed]

§ 22–1304. Leaving District to give or receive challenge. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1328, ch. 854, § 854; Apr. 29, 2004, D.C. Law 15-154, § 3(f), 50 DCR 10996.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1104.
1973 Ed., § 22-1104.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1305. Prize fights and animal fights prohibited. [Repealed]

§ 22–1305. Prize fights and animal fights prohibited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 862, ch. 645, § 21.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1105, 22-1106.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1306. “Pugilistic encounter” defined. [Repealed]

§ 22–1306. “Pugilistic encounter” defined. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 862, ch. 645, § 21.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1105, 22-1106.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1308. Playing games in streets

§ 22–1308. Playing games in streets.
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 Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1108.
1973 Ed., § 22-1108.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1309. Throwing stones or other missiles

§ 22–1309. Throwing stones or other missiles.
It shall not be lawful for any person or persons within the District of Columbia to throw any stone or other missile in any street, avenue, alley, road, or highway, or open space, or public square, or inclosure, or to throw any stone or other missile from any place into any street, avenue, road, or highway, alley, open space, public square, or inclosure, under a penalty of not more than $500 for every such offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 322, ch. 320, § 3; July 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-206,§ 3, 55 DCR 5168.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1109.
1973 Ed., § 22-1109.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-1012.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-206 substituted “$500” for “five dollars”.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1310. Urging dogs to fight or create disorder

§ 22–1310. Urging dogs to fight or create disorder.
It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to entice, induce, urge, or cause any dogs to engage in a fight in any street, alley, road, or highway, open space, or public square in the District of Columbia, or to urge, entice, or cause such dogs to continue or prolong such fight, under a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each and every offense; and any person or persons who shall induce or cause any animal of the dog kind to run after, bark at, frighten, or bite any person, horse, or horses, cows, cattle of any kind, or other animals lawfully passing along or standing in or on any street, avenue, road, or highway, or alley in the District of Columbia, shall forfeit and pay for such offense a sum not exceeding $1,000.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 324, ch. 320, § 10; Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176,§ 7, 35 DCR 4787; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 104, 41 DCR 2608.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1110.
1973 Ed., § 22-1110.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 104 of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1311. Allowing dogs to go at large

§ 22–1311. Allowing dogs to go at large.
(a) If any owner or possessor of a fierce or dangerous dog shall permit the same to go at large, knowing said dog to be fierce or dangerous, to the danger or annoyance of the inhabitants, he shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $5,000; and if such animal shall attack or bite any person, the owner or possessor thereof shall, on conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $10,000, and in addition to such punishment the court shall adjudge and order that such animal be forthwith delivered to the poundmaster, and said poundmaster is hereby authorized and directed to kill such animal so delivered to him.
(b) If any owner or possessor of a female dog shall permit her to go at large in the District of Columbia while in heat, he shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $20.
(June 19, 1878, 20 Stat. 174, ch. 323, § 9; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 547, ch. 1332; Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 7(f), 35 DCR 4787.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1111.
1973 Ed., § 22-1111.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1313. Kindling bonfires

§ 22–1313. Kindling bonfires.
It shall not be lawful for any person or persons within the limits of the District of Columbia to kindle or set on fire, or be present, aiding, consenting, or causing it to be done, in any street, avenue, road, or highway, alley, open ground, or lot, any box, barrel, straw, shavings, or other combustible, between the setting and rising of the sun; and, any person offending against the provisions of this section shall on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding $10 for each and every offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 14.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1113.
1973 Ed., § 22-1113.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1314. Disturbing religious congregation. [Repealed]

§ 22–1314. Disturbing religious congregation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 324, ch. 320, § 11; May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-375,§ 2(c), 58 DCR 731.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1114.
1973 Ed., § 22-1114.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 302(c) of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-693, January 18, 2011, 58 DCR 640).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 302(c) of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-45, April 20, 2011, 58 DCR 3701).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1314.01. Definitions

§ 22–1314.01. Definitions.
For the purpose of § 22-1314.02, the term:
(1) “Health professional” means a person licensed to practice a health occupation in the District pursuant to § 3-1201.01.
(2) “Medical facility” includes a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other facility that provides health or surgical services.
(3) “Person” shall not include:
(A) The chief medical officer of the medical facility or his or her designee;
(B) The chief executive officer of the medical facility or his or her designee;
(C) An agent of the medical facility; or
(D) A law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her official duty.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 322, ch. 320, § 11a; as added Sept. 20, 1996, D.C. Law 11-157, § 2, 43 DCR 3699.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1114.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 2 of the Interference with Medical Facilities and Health Professionals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-306, July 26, 1996, 43 DCR 4205).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1315. Interference with foreign diplomatic and consular offices, officers, and property — Prohibited. [Repealed]

§ 22–1315. Interference with foreign diplomatic and consular offices, officers, and property — Prohibited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 7, 1988, D.C. Law 7-105, § 2, 35 DCR 728.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1316. Interference with foreign diplomatic and consular offices, officers, and property — Penalties; exception. [Repealed]

§ 22–1316. Interference with foreign diplomatic and consular offices, officers, and property — Penalties; exception. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 7, 1988, D.C. Law 7-105, § 2, 35 DCR 728.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1116.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1317. Flying fire balloons or parachutes

§ 22–1317. Flying fire balloons or parachutes.
It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to set up or fly any fire balloon or parachute in or upon or over any street, avenue, alley, open space, public enclosure, or square within the limits of the City of Washington, under a penalty of not more than $10 for each and every such offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 322, ch. 320, § 4; Feb. 11, 1895, 28 Stat. 650, ch. 79; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 667, Pub. L. 91-358, title VIII, § 802.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1117.
1973 Ed., § 22-1117.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1318. Driving or riding on footways in public grounds

§ 22–1318. Driving or riding on footways in public grounds.
If any person shall drive or lead any horse, mule, or other animal, or any cart, wagon, or other carriage whatever on any of the paved or graveled footways in and on any of the public grounds belonging to the United States within the District of Columbia, or shall ride thereon, except at the intersection of streets, alleys, and avenues, each and every such offender shall forfeit and pay for each offense a sum not less than $1 nor more than $5.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 16.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1118.
1973 Ed., § 22-1118.
Cross References
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1320. Sale of tobacco to minors under 18 years of age

§ 22–1320. Sale of tobacco to minors under 18 years of age.
Recodified as § 7-1721.02
(Feb. 7, 1891, 26 Stat. 736, ch. 117; May 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-262, § 3, 37 DCR 8434.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-2404.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace › § 22–1323. Obstructing bridges connecting D.C. and Virginia

§ 22–1323. Obstructing bridges connecting D.C. and Virginia.
Effective with respect to conduct occurring on or after August 5, 1997, whoever in the District of Columbia knowingly and willfully obstructs any bridge connecting the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia:
(1) Shall be fined not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000, and in addition may be imprisoned not more than 30 days; or
(2) If applicable, shall be subject to prosecution by the District of Columbia under the provisions of District law and regulation amended by the Safe Streets Anti-Prostitution Amendment Act of 1996.
(3) The fine set forth in this section shall not be limited by § 22-3571.01.
(Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 782, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11712(e); June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 112(b), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1123.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-133.17.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (3).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
References in Text
The “regulation amended by the Safe Streets Anti-Prostitution Amendment Act of 1996,” referred to in (2), is § 5 of D.C. Law 11-130, effective May 24, 1996, and found at 43 DCR 1570.
Effective Dates
Section 11721 of title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 786, the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, provided that except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of this title shall take effect on the later of October 1, 1997, or the day the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority certifies that the financial plan and budget for the District government for fiscal year 1998 meet the requirements of section 201(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995, as amended by this title.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 13A - Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Unlawful › § 22–1341. Unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

§ 22–1341. Unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.
(a) It is unlawful to enter or be inside of the motor vehicle of another person without the permission of the owner or person lawfully in charge of the motor vehicle. A person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:
(1) An employee of the District government in connection with his or her official duties;
(2) A tow crane operator who has valid authorization from the District government or from the property owner on whose property the motor vehicle is illegally parked; or
(3) A person with a security interest in the motor vehicle who is legally authorized to seize the motor vehicle.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “enter the motor vehicle” means to insert any part of one’s body into any part of the motor vehicle, including the passenger compartment, the trunk or cargo area, or the engine compartment.
[(d)] A violation of § 35-252 shall not constitute a violation of this section.
(Dec. 10, 2009, D.C. Law 18-88, § 102, 56 DCR 7413; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 213(b), 60 DCR 2064; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-310, § 2, 66 DCR 1395.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 23-581.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $500” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-181, August 6, 2009, 56 DCR 6903).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 213(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1401. False pretenses. [Repealed]

§ 22–1401. False pretenses. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(p), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1402. Recordation of deed, contract, or conveyance with intent to extort money

§ 22–1402. Recordation of deed, contract, or conveyance with intent to extort money.
Whoever having no title or color of title to the land affected shall maliciously cause to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia any deed, contract, or other instrument purporting to convey or to relate to any land in said District with intent to extort money or anything of value from any person owning such land, or having any interest therein, shall be fined not less than $1,000 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
(June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 535, ch. 1329, § 845a; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 106, 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 217, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1302.
1973 Ed., § 22-1302.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added “and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01”.
Cross References
Extortion, see § 22-3251.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 106 of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 217 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1403. False personation before court, officers, notaries

§ 22–1403. False personation before court, officers, notaries.
(a) Whoever falsely personates another person before any court of record or judge thereof, or clerk of court, or any officer in the District authorized to administer oaths or take the acknowledgment of deeds or other instruments or to grant marriage licenses or accepts domestic partnership registrations, with intent to defraud, shall be imprisoned for not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years.
(a-1) In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “domestic partnership” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(4).
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1330, ch. 854, § 859; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 23(b), 55 DCR 6758; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(n), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1303.
1973 Ed., § 22-1303.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-231 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “Whoever falsely personates another person before any court of record or judge thereof, or clerk of court, or any officer in the District authorized to administer oaths or take the acknowledgment of deeds or other instruments or to grant marriage licenses, with intent to defraud, shall be imprisoned for not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years.”
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (a-1).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(n) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1404. Falsely impersonating public officer or minister

§ 22–1404. Falsely impersonating public officer or minister.
Whoever falsely represents himself or herself to be a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, notary public, police officer, or other public officer, or a minister qualified to celebrate marriage, and attempts to perform the duty or exercise the authority pertaining to any such office or character, or having been duly appointed to any of such offices shall knowingly attempt to act as any such officers after his or her appointment or commission has expired or he or she has been dismissed from such office, shall suffer imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than 1 year nor more than 3 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1330, ch. 854, § 860; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(h), 41 DCR 1639; May 17, 1996, D.C. Law 11-119, § 2, 43 DCR 528; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(o), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1304.
1973 Ed., § 22-1304.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(o) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1405. False personation of inspector of departments of District

§ 22–1405. False personation of inspector of departments of District.
It shall be unlawful for any person in the District of Columbia to falsely represent himself or herself as being an inspector of the Department of Human Services of said District, or an inspector of any department of the District government; and any person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for the 1st offense, and for each subsequent offense by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or imprisonment in the Jail of the District not exceeding 6 months, or both, in the discretion of the court.
(Mar. 2, 1897, 29 Stat. 619, ch. 364; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 218, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1305.
1973 Ed., § 22-1305.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “nor more than $100”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 218 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1406. False personation of police officer

§ 22–1406. False personation of police officer.
It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the District jail or penitentiary not exceeding 180 days, or by a fine not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, for any person, not a member of the police force, to falsely represent himself as being such member, with a fraudulent design.
(R.S., D.C., § 433; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 114, 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 219 ac, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1306.
1973 Ed., § 22-1306.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not exceeding $1,000”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 114 of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 219(a) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Uniform requirements for security officers amended: Section 2 of D.C. Law 5-180 amended § 4.2 of the Regulation Establishing Standards For Certification And Employment For Security Officers, enacted December 1, 1974 (Reg. 74-31; 17 DCMR 2112.1), to remove the prohibition against security officers wearing uniforms with stripes.
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1407. Wearing or using insignia of certain organizations. [Repealed]

§ 22–1407. Wearing or using insignia of certain organizations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(q), (r), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1307, 22-1308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1408. False certificate of acknowledgment. [Repealed]

§ 22–1408. False certificate of acknowledgment. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(q), (r), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1307, 22-1308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 14 - False Pretenses; False Personation › § 22–1409. Use of official insignia; penalty for unauthorized use

§ 22–1409. Use of official insignia; penalty for unauthorized use.
(a) The Metropolitan Police Department and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department shall have the sole and exclusive rights to have and use, in carrying out their respective missions, the official badges, patches, emblems, copyrights, descriptive or designating marks, and other official insignia displayed upon their current and future uniforms.
(b) Any person who, for any reason, makes or attempts to make unauthorized use of, or aids or attempts to aid another person in the unauthorized use or attempted unauthorized use of the official badges, patches, emblems, copyrights, descriptive or designated marks, or other official insignia of the Metropolitan Police Department or the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 702, 49 DCR 5306; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 220, 60 DCR 2064.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 220 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1501. Forgery. [Repealed]

§ 22–1501. Forgery. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(s), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1401.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1502. Forging or imitating brands or packaging of goods

§ 22–1502. Forging or imitating brands or packaging of goods.
Whoever wilfully forges, or counterfeits, or makes use of any imitation calculated to deceive the public, though with colorable difference or deviation therefrom, of the private brand, wrapper, label, trademark, bottle, or package usually affixed or used by any person to or with the goods, wares, merchandise, preparation, or mixture of such person, with intent to pass off any work, goods, manufacture, compound, preparation, or mixture as the manufacture or production of such person which is not really such, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1333, ch. 854, § 879; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(e), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(v), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1402.
1973 Ed., § 22-1402.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $500”.
Cross References
Fraud, see § 22-3221.
Violations pertaining to registration of containers of milk and beverages composed principally of milk, see §§ 36-130 and 36-153.
Violations pertaining to registration of labor union labels, see § 36-203.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(e) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(v) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1503. Stealing, destroying, mutilating, secreting, or withholding will. [Repealed]

§ 22–1503. Stealing, destroying, mutilating, secreting, or withholding will. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 783, Pub. L. 89-183, § 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1403.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1504. Decedent’s estate — Secreting or converting property, documents, or assets. [Repealed]

§ 22–1504. Decedent’s estate — Secreting or converting property, documents, or assets. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(t), (u), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1404, 22-1405.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1505. Taking away or concealing writings. [Repealed]

§ 22–1505. Taking away or concealing writings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(t), (u), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1404, 22-1405.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1506. Sale or concealment by conditional vendee, with intent to defraud. [Repealed]

§ 22–1506. Sale or concealment by conditional vendee, with intent to defraud. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 774, Pub. L. 88-243, § 15(a)(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1406.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1507. Fraud by use of slugs to operate coin-controlled mechanism [Repealed]

§ 22–1507. Fraud by use of slugs to operate coin-controlled mechanism [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(v)-(x), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1407 to 22-1409.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1508. Manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession of slugs or device to operate coin-controlled mechanism [Repealed]

§ 22–1508. Manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession of slugs or device to operate coin-controlled mechanism [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(v)-(x), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1407 to 22-1409.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1509. “person” defined [Repealed]

§ 22–1509. “person” defined [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(v)-(x), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1407 to 22-1409.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1511. Fraudulent advertising

§ 22–1511. Fraudulent advertising.
It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for any person, firm, association, corporation, or advertising agency, either directly or indirectly, to display or exhibit to the public in any manner whatever, whether by handbill, placard, poster, picture, film, or otherwise; or to insert or cause to be inserted in any newspaper, magazine, or other publication printed in the District of Columbia; or to issue, exhibit, or in any way distribute or disseminate to the public; or to deliver, exhibit, mail, or send to any person, firm, association, or corporation any false, untrue, or misleading statement, representation, or advertisement with intent to sell, barter, or exchange any goods, wares, or merchandise or anything of value or to deceive, mislead, or induce any person, firm, association, or corporation to purchase, discount, or in any way invest in or accept as collateral security any bonds, bill, share of stock, note, warehouse receipt, or any security; or with the purpose to deceive, mislead, or induce any person, firm, association, or corporation to purchase, make any loan upon or invest in any property of any kind; or use any of the aforesaid methods with the intent or purpose to deceive, mislead, or induce any other person, firm, or corporation for a valuable consideration to employ the services of any person, firm, association, or corporation so advertising such services.
(May 29, 1916, 39 Stat. 165, ch. 130, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1411.
1973 Ed., § 22-1411.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-1512, § 22-1513, and § 37-201.22a.
Cross References
Food sales, misrepresentation or false advertising, purchase authorization, see § 37-201.22a.
Fraud, see § 22-3221.
Proof of intent to defraud, see § 23-322.
Theft, see § 22-3211.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1512. Prosecution under § 22-1511

§ 22–1512. Prosecution under § 22-1511.
Prosecution under § 22-1511 shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia upon information filed by the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia or an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
(May 29, 1916, 39 Stat. 165, ch. 130, § 2; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 909, ch. 646, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 10, 41 DCR 1639.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1412.
1973 Ed., § 22-1412.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1513. Penalty under § 22-1511

§ 22–1513. Penalty under § 22-1511.
Any person, firm, or association violating any of the provisions of § 22-1511 shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or by imprisonment of not more than 60 days, or by both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. A corporation convicted of an offense under the provisions of § 22-1511 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, and its president or such other officials as may be responsible for the conduct and management thereof shall be imprisoned not more than 60 days, in the discretion of the court.
(May 29, 1916, 39 Stat. 165, ch. 130, § 3; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 222, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1413.
1973 Ed., § 22-1413.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $500” twice.
Cross References
Food sales, misrepresentation or false advertising, purchase authorization, see § 37-201.22a.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 222 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 15 - Forgery; Frauds › § 22–1514. Fraudulent interference or collusion in jury selection

§ 22–1514. Fraudulent interference or collusion in jury selection.
If any person shall fraudulently tamper with any box or wheel used or intended by the jury commission for the names of prospective jurors, or of prospective condemnation jurors or commissioners, or shall fraudulently tamper with the contents of any such box or wheel, or with any jury list, or be guilty of any fraud or collusion with respect to the drawing of jurors or condemnation jurors or commissioners, or if any jury commissioner shall put in or leave out of any such box or wheel the name of any person at the request of such person, or at the request of any other person, or if any jury commissioner shall wilfully draw from any such box or wheel a greater number of names than is required by the court, any such person or jury commissioner so offending shall for each offense be punished by a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1223, ch. 854, § 213; Apr. 19, 1920, 41 Stat. 560, ch. 153, § 213; Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63, Pub. L. 90-274, § 103(f); Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(f), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(a), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1414.
1973 Ed., § 22-1414.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000”.
Cross References
Proof of intent to defraud, see § 23-322.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(f) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(a) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 16 - Fornication. [Repealed] › § 22–1601. Fornication. [Repealed]

§ 22–1601. Fornication. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 864, ch. 645, § 21.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1001.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 16 - Fornication. [Repealed] › § 22–1602. Fornication. [Repealed]

§ 22–1602. Fornication. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 99, ch. 150, § 214; Apr. 29, 2004, D.C. Law 15-154, § 7, 50 DCR 10996.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1002.
1973 Ed., § 22-1002.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 17 - Gambling › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 22–1702. Possession of lottery or policy tickets

§ 22–1702. Possession of lottery or policy tickets.
If any person shall, within the District of Columbia, knowingly have in his or her possession or under his control, any record, notation, receipt, ticket, certificate, bill, slip, token, paper, or writing, current or not current, used or to be used in violating the provisions of § 22-1701, § 22-1704, or § 22-1708, he or she shall, upon conviction of each such offense, be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or be imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. For the purpose of this section, possession of any record, notation, receipt, ticket, certificate, bill, slip, token, paper, or writing shall be presumed to be knowing possession thereof.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 863a; Apr. 5, 1938, 52 Stat. 198, ch. 72, § 2; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 95, ch. 159, § 206(a); May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(j), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(g), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(o), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1502.
1973 Ed., § 22-1502.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000”.
Cross References
Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(g) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(o) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 17 - Gambling › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 22–1703. Permitting sale of lottery tickets on premises

§ 22–1703. Permitting sale of lottery tickets on premises.
If any person shall knowingly permit, on any premises under his or her control in the District, the sale of any chance or ticket in or share of a ticket in any lottery or policy lottery, or shall knowingly permit any lottery or policy lottery, or policy shop on such premises, he or she shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or be imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1330, ch. 854, § 864; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(k), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(h), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(p), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1503.
1973 Ed., § 22-1503.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “nor more than $500”.
Cross References
Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(h) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(p) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.