1033.1 Discharging, depositing, throwing, or spilling any crude petroleum, gasoline, or other similar volatile liquids, or any waste, whether solid or liquid, in District of Columbia waters from a vessel is prohibited.

1033.2 No person shall pump or empty the bilge water or any bilge residue from the bilges of any steam ship, tugboat, tanker, oil barge, or other vessel that burns or conveys oil or distillates while the vessel is in District of Columbia waters.

SOURCE: Article 29 § 11 of the Police Regulations of the District of Columbia (January 1983).