District of Columbia § 22-2751 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 22-2751 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 22-2751

Title 22Criminal Offenses and Penalties.

Ch. 27AProtest Targeting a Residence.

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D.C. Code § 22-2751 (2026).

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)“Demonstration” means marching, congregating, standing, parading, demonstrating, or patrolling by one or more persons, with or without signs.

(2)“Mask” means a covering for the face or part of the face whereby the identity of the wearer is disguised. The term “Mask” shall not include clothing worn for the purpose of providing protection from the elements nor clothing worn as a religious covering.

(3)“Residence” means a building or structure, but not a hotel, used or designed to be used, in whole or in part, as a living or a sleeping place by one or more individuals.

(4)"Sound amplifying device" means any machine, device, or loudspeaker that amplifies sound of the human voice, music, or any other sound. The term "sound amplifying device

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) “Demonstration” means marching, congregating, standing, parading, demonstrating, or patrolling by one or more persons, with or without signs.

(2) “Mask” means a covering for the face or part of the face whereby the identity of the wearer is disguised. The term “Mask” shall not include clothing worn for the purpose of providing protection from the elements nor clothing worn as a religious covering.

(3) “Residence” means a building or structure, but not a hotel, used or designed to be used, in whole or in part, as a living or a sleeping place by one or more individuals.

(4) "Sound amplifying device" means any machine, device, or loudspeaker that amplifies sound of the human voice, music, or any other sound. The term "sound amplifying device" shall not include automobile audio systems when used and heard only by the occupants of the vehicle in which the automobile audio system is installed.