1. (a) Upon the designation of a drug free zone, the Police Department shall mark each block within the drug free zone by using barriers, tape, or police officers that post the following information in the immediate area of, and borders around, the drug free zone:

   1. (1) A statement that it is unlawful for a person to congregate in a group of 2 or more persons for the purpose of committing an offense under subchapter IV of Chapter 9 of this title within the boundaries of a drug free zone, and to fail to disperse after being instructed to disperse by a uniformed officer of the Police Department who reasonably believes the person is congregating for the purpose of committing an offense under subchapter IV of Chapter 9 of this title;
   2. (2) The boundaries of the drug free zone;
   3. (3) A statement of the effective dates of the drug free zone designation; and
   4. (4) Any other additional notice to inform the public of the drug free zone.

History

June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-270, § 4, 43 DCR 4493

May 6, 2015, D.C. Law 20-274, § 3, 61 DCR 12117

June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-270, § 4, 43 DCR 4493

June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-270, § 6, 43 DCR 4493

June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-270, § 7

June 8, 2024, D.C. Law 25-175, § 37

Emergency Legislation

For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 48-1001.

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4 of Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-410, Mar. 11, 2024, 71 DCR 2693).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4 of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006).

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 33-583.