It shall not be lawful for any person or persons within the limits of the District of Columbia to kindle or set on fire, or be present, aiding, consenting, or causing it to be done, in any street, avenue, road, or highway, alley, open ground, or lot, any box, barrel, straw, shavings, or other combustible, between the setting and rising of the sun; and, any person offending against the provisions of this section shall on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding $10 for each and every offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 14.)
1981 Ed., § 22-1113.
1973 Ed., § 22-1113.
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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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