The provisions of the several laws and regulations within the District of Columbia for the protection of public or private property and the preservation of peace and order are extended to all public buildings and public grounds belonging to the United States within the District of Columbia.

History

July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 15

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 802 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 4-120.

1981 Ed., § 4-116.

Cross References

Public parks, playgrounds, and reservations, regulation and control, see § 10-101 et seq.

Capitol Building and Grounds, jurisdiction and control, see § 10-503.01.