It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to set up or fly any fire balloon or parachute in or upon or over any street, avenue, alley, open space, public enclosure, or square within the limits of the City of Washington, under a penalty of not more than $10 for each and every such offense.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 322, ch. 320, § 4; Feb. 11, 1895, 28 Stat. 650, ch. 79; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 667, Pub. L. 91-358, title VIII, § 802.)
1981 Ed., § 22-1117.
1973 Ed., § 22-1117.
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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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