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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–202. Composition; selection; tenure; qualifications

§ 10–202. Composition; selection; tenure; qualifications.
The Board shall consist of 7 members as follows: a representative of the Mayor of the District of Columbia selected by the Mayor; a representative of the Board of Education selected by that Board; the Superintendent of the National Capital Parks ex-officio; and 4 members, who shall have been for 5 years immediately preceding their selection bona fide residents of the District of Columbia, appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia for a term of 4 years each, except the original appointments which shall be for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, respectively. The appointment of the 4 citizens shall be without regard to race, sex, or creed, and shall take judicious account of the various parent, civic, and other organizations through which residents of the District voice their civic wishes and advance the common welfare. The 2 members of the Board representing the Mayor and the Board of Education shall be designated annually by their respective agencies.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, ch. 265, art. I, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-202.
1973 Ed., § 8-202.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–203. Liability

§ 10–203. Liability.
The members of the Board shall not be personally liable in damages for any official action of the said Board performed in good faith, nor shall any member of said Board be liable for any costs that may be taxed against them or the Board on account of any such official action; but such costs shall be charged to the District of Columbia and paid as other costs are paid in suits brought against the municipality; nor shall the said Board or any of its members be required to give any supersedeas bond or security for costs or damages on any appeal whatever.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, ch. 265, art. I, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-203.
1973 Ed., § 8-203.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–204. Vacancies

§ 10–204. Vacancies.
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the agency which made the original selection.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 262, ch. 265, art. I, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-204.
1973 Ed., § 8-204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–205. Compensation

§ 10–205. Compensation.
The members of the Board shall serve without compensation for such service.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 262, ch. 265, art. I, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-205.
1973 Ed., § 8-205.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–206. Officers; rules and regulations

§ 10–206. Officers; rules and regulations.
The Board shall select from among its citizen membership its Chairman and its Secretary and is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt all necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 262, ch. 265, art. I, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-206.
1973 Ed., § 8-206.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–207. Meetings

§ 10–207. Meetings.
The Board shall hold stated meetings and such additional meetings as they may from time to time deem necessary. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 262, ch. 265, art. I, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-207.
1973 Ed., § 8-207.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter II - Functions and Administrative Responsibilities › § 10–211. Determination of general policy; supervision of expenditures

§ 10–211. Determination of general policy; supervision of expenditures.
The Board shall determine all questions of general policy relating to public recreation in and for the District of Columbia, and shall supervise and direct expenditure of all appropriations and/or other funds made available to the Board.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 262, ch. 265, art. II, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-211.
1973 Ed., § 8-208.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter II - Functions and Administrative Responsibilities › § 10–213. Comprehensive program for public recreation; leasing rights not affected

§ 10–213. Comprehensive program for public recreation; leasing rights not affected.
(a) The Board shall have power and authority to adopt, conduct, direct, or cause to be conducted or directed, under its supervision, a comprehensive program of public recreation which shall include the operation and direction of games, sports, arts and crafts, hobby shops, music, drama, speech, nursery play, dancing, lectures, forum for informal discussion, and such other physical, social, mental, and creative opportunities for leisure-time participation as the Board shall deem advisable to offer in major recreation centers, playfields, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, swimming pools, beaches, golf courses, community centers, and social centers in schools, parks, or other publicly owned buildings, as well as other recreational facilities which may be agreed upon between the Board and the agencies having jurisdiction over such facilities. The public properties utilized by the Board for the above purposes shall include those designated by the National Capital Planning Commission, in accordance with a comprehensive plan, as suitable and desirable units of the District of Columbia recreational system.
(b) Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed as affecting any rights under any existing lease or leases lawfully entered into by any agency mentioned or affected by this chapter, nor shall anything in this chapter contained be construed as affecting the right of any such agency in the future lawfully to enter into leases of land or premises under its control for recreational purposes.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 263, ch. 265, art. II, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-213.
1973 Ed., § 8-210.
Transfer of Functions
The functions, powers and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission were transferred to the National Capital Planning Commission by the Act of June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 463, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter II - Functions and Administrative Responsibilities › § 10–213.01. Disposition of fees

§ 10–213.01. Disposition of fees.
Effective June 14, 1980, all fees and receipts from those activities for which the Department of Parks and Recreation determines to charge a fee shall be deposited in the General Fund.
(Apr. 29, 1942, ch. 265, art. II, § 4a; as added May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 12, 41 DCR 5193; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 303, 62 DCR 1884.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-213.1.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-271 substituted “Department of Parks and Recreation” for “Department of Recreation and Parks.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, November 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the Department of Recreation and Parks shall be known as the Department of Parks and Recreation.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter II - Functions and Administrative Responsibilities › § 10–214. Annual budget

§ 10–214. Annual budget.
The Board shall prepare and submit to the Mayor of the District of Columbia an annual budget itemizing the appropriations necessary for the performance of its functions and duties under this chapter, including appropriations necessary for the purchase of books, literature, newspapers, periodicals, technical reference material, trophies, and medals, and as provided in § 10-224, the Board’s share of the cost of improvement, maintenance, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds used by the Board and which are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education, the Mayor, or the National Park Service.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 263, ch. 265, art. II, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-214.
1973 Ed., § 8-212.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter II - Functions and Administrative Responsibilities › § 10–215. Annual report

§ 10–215. Annual report.
The Board shall submit to the Mayor of the District of Columbia an annual report of its activities, together with recommendations for further activities and development, or curtailment.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. II, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-215.
1973 Ed., § 8-213.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–221. Transfer of functions of Community Center and Playgrounds Department; transfer of unexpended funds

§ 10–221. Transfer of functions of Community Center and Playgrounds Department; transfer of unexpended funds.
All the functions of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department now under the joint control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Board of Education are hereby transferred to and shall, after the effective date of this chapter, be vested in the said Recreation Board. The transfer of all such functions shall include transfer of the unexpended balance of the appropriation of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department, any unexpended balance in trust funds, and the salary of the coordinator now carried in the appropriation of the National Capital Parks.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-221.
1973 Ed., § 8-214.
References in Text
The words “effective date of this chapter”, appearing near the end of the first sentence of this section, mean 30 days from the date of its approval.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–222. Control of lands, buildings, and other facilities

§ 10–222. Control of lands, buildings, and other facilities.
The control of all land, buildings, and other facilities used by the Board shall be in accordance with agreements reached between the Board and the governmental agencies having jurisdiction over such properties.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-222.
1973 Ed., § 8-215.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–223. Powers of Board of Education, Mayor of District of Columbia, or National Park Service unabridged

§ 10–223. Powers of Board of Education, Mayor of District of Columbia, or National Park Service unabridged.
No power or authority conferred by this chapter shall be construed to abridge the powers of the Board of Education, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or the National Park Service to refuse the use of any ground, building, or facility under their individual or collective control whenever the use of any such ground, building, or facility for recreational purposes would interfere with the use or purpose for which such ground, building, or facility was acquired or created, and nothing herein expressed or implied shall be construed to abrogate any powers vested in the Board of Education by the Organic Act of 1906 insofar as the control of public education and all necessary facilities and personnel is concerned.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-223.
1973 Ed., § 8-216.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-401.
Cross References
Use of buildings and grounds, authority, see § 38-401.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–224. Agreements for maintenance and improvement of playgrounds, etc.; transfer of funds, etc

§ 10–224. Agreements for maintenance and improvement of playgrounds, etc.; transfer of funds, etc.
The maintenance and improvement of all playgrounds and recreation areas and facilities now under the control of the Board of Education, or of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or of the National Park Service, or which may hereafter be acquired by any of said agencies for said purpose, may be provided for by agreement between the Board and the Board of Education, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the National Park Service, respectively. The Board is hereby authorized to transfer to the said agencies such funds, equipment, and personnel as may be necessary to carry said agreements into effect.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-224.
1973 Ed., § 8-217.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-214 and § 38-401.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–225. Services on reimbursable basis

§ 10–225. Services on reimbursable basis.
The Board is authorized to arrange with other governmental agencies for services on a reimbursable basis.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-225.
1973 Ed., § 8-218.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter III - Relationship to Other Agencies › § 10–226. Transfer of equipment, etc., of Community Center and Playgrounds Department

§ 10–226. Transfer of equipment, etc., of Community Center and Playgrounds Department.
All equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department shall, on the effective date of this chapter, be transferred to the Board.
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-226.
1973 Ed., § 8-219.
References in Text
The words “effective date of this chapter”, appearing in this section, mean 30 days from the date of its approval.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–301. Definitions

§ 10–301. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “adopt” means to enter into a binding commitment to a program, site, or operation for not less than 1 year in duration.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(3) “Department activity” means an activity, event, class, program, operation, service, or product for the benefit, enjoyment, education, amusement, or convenience of the public.
(4) “Designated Organizations” means entities designated by the Director pursuant to § 10-137.01.
(5) “Fee-based use permit” means a permit issued by the Department to a person for a fee-based Department activity.
(6) “Friends Groups” means an organization, qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved October 22, 1986 (100 Stat. 2085; 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), and registered under the park partner program, whose mission includes supporting an adopted park or recreation facility by advocating, fundraising, maintaining, and assisting in the planning process for the park or recreation facility adopted.
(7) “Park Partner Agreement” means the agreement between the Department and the Friends Group explaining the duties, rights, and obligations of the Friends Group.
(8) “Planned Unit Development” means a plan for the development of residential, institutional, and commercial developments, industrial parks, urban renewal projects, or a combination of these as defined in the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia (11 DCMR § 199).
(9) The term “sponsor” means to pledge or promise support to a program, site, or operation on an intermittent, short-term or one-time basis.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 2, 42 DCR 452; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 6042(a), 58 DCR 6226; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-275, § 2(a), 60 DCR 2058; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-280, § 2(a), 60 DCR 2124.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-301.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-21 added pars. (1A) to (1D).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-275 substituted “whose mission includes supporting” for “whose primary mission is to support” in (6).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-280 added (2) and (3) and redesignated former (1A) as (4); added present (5); and redesignated former (1B) through (2) as (6) through (9), respectively.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Recreation Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-20, February 28, 1995, 42 DCR 1175).
Short Title
Short title: Section 6041 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that subtitle E of title VI of the act may be cited as “Department of Parks and Recreation Revenue Generation Amendment Act of 2011”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–302.01. Fee-based use permits

§ 10–302.01. Fee-based use permits.
(a) The Department may issue a fee-based use permit on a property under its jurisdiction, control, or use, subject to such conditions as the Director may impose and only upon a determination that the use permit:
(1) Will meet the mission of the Department; and
(2) Will not adversely impact the use and enjoyment of the area by other members of the public.
(b) Fee-based use permits shall not be issued solely for their revenue-producing potential.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 3a; as added Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-280, § 2(c), 60 DCR 2124.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-302, § 10-302.02, and § 10-307.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-280 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–302.03. Priority for Department programs and facilities

§ 10–302.03. Priority for Department programs and facilities.
(a) The Department shall give preference to residents for enrollment and participation slots in sports leagues, teams, games, programs, and camps managed or sponsored by the Department for youth, adults, and seniors, before offering participation slots to non-residents.
(b) Within 180 days of April 23, 2013, the Department shall develop a plan to actively advertise and promote the activities listed in subsection (a) of this section to residents to encourage their participation.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 3c; as added Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-280, § 2(c), 60 DCR 2124.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-280 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–304. Park adoptions and sponsorships

§ 10–304. Park adoptions and sponsorships.
(a) Individuals, associations, corporations, partnerships, neighborhood and civic groups, nonprofit organizations, or other governmental entities may adopt or sponsor Departmental programs, sites, facilities, fields, or operations. The form of such adoption or sponsorship may be made by a donation of funds to the Fund, services, equipment, or any other asset with intrinsic value. The Department may form partnerships with any of the above stated groups to accomplish a stated goal or mission of the Department.
(b) Repealed.
(c) The Department may enter into a written agreement with a BID corporation, as defined in § 2-1215.02(4), to authorize the BID corporation to:
(1) Perform maintenance and operations of Franklin Square Park, upon its transfer or lease to the District from the National Park Service, Yards Park, Canal Park, and parks within the NoMa Improvement Association BID, as defined by § 2-1215.57; and
(2) Enter into contracts, including contracts for concessions and programs, with third parties to generate revenue to fund the maintenance and operations of the parks identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(d) The Department may make a grant in accordance with part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1 to a BID corporation for maintenance and operations of the parks identified in subsection (c)(1) of this section.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 5, 42 DCR 452; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 20(b), 43 DCR 530; Feb. 26, 2016, D.C. Law 21-68, § 3, 62 DCR 16266; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4082, 64 DCR 7652.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-304.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-303.
Effect of Amendments
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-68 substituted “neighborhood and civic groups, nonprofit organizations, or other governmental entities may adopt or sponsor Departmental programs, sites, facilities, fields, or operations” for “neighborhood and civic groups or other governmental entities may adopt or sponsor Departmental programs, sites, or operations” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-301.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of section, see § 3 of the Athletic Field Naming and Sponsorship Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-201, Nov. 23, 2015, 62 DCR 15274).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3 of the Athletic Field Naming and Sponsorship Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-302, Feb. 18, 2016, 63 DCR 2171).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–305. Mega recreation centers

§ 10–305. Mega recreation centers.
The Mayor shall develop, construct, and implement mega recreation centers in strategic locations throughout the District of Columbia. Such centers shall be spacious enough to accommodate several indoor activities simultaneously and contain state of the art equipment and apparatus.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 6, 42 DCR 452.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-305.
Emergency Legislation
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 3 - Fundraising for Recreational Facilities › § 10–307. Rules

§ 10–307. Rules.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(b)(1) Within 180 days of April 23, 2013, the Mayor shall issue rules, which shall:
(A) Ensure maximum permissible use of Department areas and facilities by appropriate distribution of users, with special attention to the balance of uses between Department programs, community uses, and fee-based uses;
(B) Ensure equitable access to fee-based uses through provisions for modest, reduced, or waived fees;
(C) Ensure proper, orderly, and equitable use through scheduling;
(D) Ensure protection and preservation of areas and facilities by not overtaxing facilities;
(E) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of users;
(F) Establish clear procedures for obtaining permits and revocation of permits; and
(G) Update the entire Department fee and permit schedules, maintaining a lower cost for residents.
(2) The authority granted to the Department in § 10-302(b-1) and (d) and § 10-302.01 shall not be exercised until the rules required by paragraph (1) of this subsection have been adopted.
(Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 7a; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 6042(d), 58 DCR 6226; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-280, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2124; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-216, § 2, 61 DCR 13104.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-280 redesignated the existing paragraph as (a); and added (b).
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-216 substituted “§ 10-302(b-1) and (d) and § 10-302.01” for “§ 10-302(b-1) and (d), § 10-302.01, and § 10-302.02” in (b)(2).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Department of Parks and Recreation Fee-based Use Permit Authority Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-5, Feb. 23, 2015, 62 DCR 2472).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Department of Parks and Recreation Fee-based Use Permit Authority Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-299, March 14, 2014, 61 DCR 2570, 20 DCSTAT 3068).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see §§ 2 and 3 of the Department of Parks and Recreation Fee-based Use Permit Authority Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-353, June 17, 2014, 61 DCR 6334).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Department of Parks and Recreation Feebased Use Permit Authority Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-113, June 21, 2014, 61 DCR 4332).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–401. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 10–401. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 2, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–402. Criminal background investigation requirement. [Repealed]

§ 10–402. Criminal background investigation requirement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 3, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–403. Request for criminal background investigation. [Repealed]

§ 10–403. Request for criminal background investigation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 4, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–404. Authorization to obtain records, notification of criminal background check and traffic record check. [Repealed]

§ 10–404. Authorization to obtain records, notification of criminal background check and traffic record check. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 5, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–405. Criminal background checks. [Repealed]

§ 10–405. Criminal background checks. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 6, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–406. Traffic record checks. [Repealed]

§ 10–406. Traffic record checks. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 7, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–407. Offer of certified volunteer position pending receipt of criminal history and traffic check reports. [Repealed]

§ 10–407. Offer of certified volunteer position pending receipt of criminal history and traffic check reports. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 8, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–408. Disqualification of volunteer or termination of performance of volunteer services. [Repealed]

§ 10–408. Disqualification of volunteer or termination of performance of volunteer services. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 9, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–409. Payment of processing fees. [Repealed]

§ 10–409. Payment of processing fees. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 10, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–410. Penalty for providing false information. [Repealed]

§ 10–410. Penalty for providing false information. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 11, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–411. Confidentiality of information to be maintained. [Repealed]

§ 10–411. Confidentiality of information to be maintained. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 12, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–412. Penalties for violations of this chapter. [Repealed]

§ 10–412. Penalties for violations of this chapter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 13, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 4 - Recreation Volunteer Background Check and Screening. [Repealed] › § 10–413. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 10–413. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-123, § 14, 47 DCR 2050; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 251, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 251 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter I - Wharf Property › § 10–501.03. Furnishing to buildings in Judiciary Square

§ 10–501.03. Furnishing to buildings in Judiciary Square.
The Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is authorized to furnish steam from the Central Heating Plant to such buildings as may be erected by the District of Columbia on the property bounded by 4th and 5th Streets, and D and G Streets, Northwest, in the District of Columbia, and known as Judiciary Square; provided, that the District of Columbia agrees to pay for the steam furnished at reasonable rates, not less than cost, as may be determined by the Secretary of the Interior; and provided further, that the District of Columbia agrees to provide all necessary connections with the government mains at its own expense, and in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior.
(Apr. 27, 1937, 50 Stat. 95, ch. 136.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-103.
1973 Ed., § 9-103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter I - Wharf Property › § 10–501.04. Furnishing to buildings enumerated in section

§ 10–501.04. Furnishing to buildings enumerated in section.
The Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is authorized to furnish steam from the Central Heating Plant to such buildings as may be erected by the District of Columbia on the property in the District of Columbia bounded by C Street, 3rd Street, Indiana Avenue, D Street, and John Marshall Place Northwest, and known as square 533; on the property bounded by C Street, John Marshall Place, Louisiana Avenue, and 6th Street Northwest, and known as square 490; on the property bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, John Marshall Place, C Street, and 6th Street Northwest, and known as square 491; and on the property bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, 3rd Street, C Street, and John Marshall Place Northwest, and known as reservation 10; provided, that the District of Columbia agrees to pay for the steam furnished at reasonable rates, not less than cost, as may be determined by the Secretary of the Interior; and provided further, that the District of Columbia agrees to provide all necessary connections with the government mains at its own expense, and in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior.
(June 21, 1939, 53 Stat. 852, ch. 236.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-104.
1973 Ed., § 9-104.
Editor's Notes
National Academy of Sciences: Act of June 29, 1940, 54 Stat. 694, ch. 451, authorized the furnishing of steam from the Central Heating Plant to the National Academy of Sciences.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter II - Capitol Grounds › Part A - Authority to Make Regulations; Duty of Capitol Police › § 10–503.01. Authority to make regulations

§ 10–503.01. Authority to make regulations.
The Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives are authorized to make such regulations as they may deem necessary for preserving the peace and securing the Capitol from defacement, and for the protection of the public property therein, and they shall have power to arrest and detain any person violating such regulations, until such person can be brought before the proper authorities for trial.
(R.S., § 1820.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-105.
1973 Ed., § 9-105.
Cross References
Metropolitan Police jurisdiction, see § 5-133.02.
United States Park Police, see § 5-201 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Enlargement of Capitol Grounds: Act of March 4, 1929, 45 Stat. 1694, ch. 708, as amended, provided for the enlargement of the Capitol Grounds.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter II - Capitol Grounds › Part A - Authority to Make Regulations; Duty of Capitol Police › § 10–503.02. Duty of Capitol Police

§ 10–503.02. Duty of Capitol Police.
It shall be the duty of the Capitol Police hereafter to prevent any portion of the Capitol Grounds and terraces from being used as playgrounds or otherwise, so far as may be necessary to protect the public property, turf and grass from destruction.
(Apr. 29, 1876, 19 Stat. 41, ch. 86.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-107.
1973 Ed., § 9-118a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter II - Capitol Grounds › Part B - General › § 10–503.12. Public travel in and occupancy of restricted

§ 10–503.12. Public travel in and occupancy of restricted.
Public travel in and occupancy of said United States Capitol Grounds shall be restricted to the roads, walks, and places prepared for that purpose by flagging, paving, or otherwise.
(July 31, 1946, 60 Stat. 718, ch. 707, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-108.
1973 Ed., § 9-119.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-503.18 and § 10-503.22.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 5 - Regulatory Provisions › Subchapter II - Capitol Grounds › Part B - General › § 10–503.13. Obstruction of roads

§ 10–503.13. Obstruction of roads.
It is forbidden to occupy the roads in said United States Capitol Grounds in such manner as to obstruct or hinder their proper use, or to use the roads in the area of said United States Capitol Grounds, south of Constitution Avenue and B Street and north of Independence Avenue and B Street, for the conveyance of goods or merchandise, except to or from the Capitol on government service.
(July 31, 1946, 60 Stat. 718, ch. 707, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 9-109.
1973 Ed., § 9-120.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-503.18.