It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to play the game of football, or any other game with a ball, in any of the streets, avenues, or alleys in the City of Washington; nor shall it be lawful for any person or persons to play the game of bandy, shindy, or any other game by which a ball, stone, or other substance is struck or propelled by any stick, cane, or other substance in any street, avenue, or alley in the City of Washington, under a penalty of not more than $5 for each and every such offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 17; Feb. 11, 1895, 28 Stat. 650, ch. 79.)
1981 Ed., § 22-1108.
1973 Ed., § 22-1108.
Conduct of prosecutions under this section, see § 22-1809.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties
Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace
§ 22–1302. Duelling challenges. [Repealed]
§ 22–1303. Assault for refusal to accept challenge. [Repealed]
§ 22–1304. Leaving District to give or receive challenge. [Repealed]
§ 22–1305. Prize fights and animal fights prohibited. [Repealed]
§ 22–1306. “Pugilistic encounter” defined. [Repealed]
§ 22–1307. Crowding, obstructing, or incommoding
§ 22–1308. Playing games in streets
§ 22–1309. Throwing stones or other missiles
§ 22–1310. Urging dogs to fight or create disorder
§ 22–1311. Allowing dogs to go at large
§ 22–1312. Lewd, indecent, or obscene acts; sexual proposal to a minor
§ 22–1314. Disturbing religious congregation. [Repealed]
§ 22–1317. Flying fire balloons or parachutes
§ 22–1318. Driving or riding on footways in public grounds
§ 22–1319. False alarms and false reports; hoax weapons
§ 22–1320. Sale of tobacco to minors under 18 years of age