Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter, but nothing herein shall abridge or lessen the rights granted telegraph companies under Title 65, § 5263 [repealed] and the following, United States Revised Statutes of the Code of the Laws of the United States of America.
(Mar. 3, 1905, 33 Stat. 986, ch. 1415, § 7.)
1981 Ed., § 43-1416.
1973 Ed., § 43-1416.
Sections 5263 to 5269, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes, referred to in this section, were repealed by the Act of July 16, 1947, 61 Stat. 327, ch. 256, § 1.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 19 - Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Subchapter III - Telephone Poles, Wires, and Conduits, 1905
§ 34–1921.01. Removal of telegraph poles and wires; duties of Mayor; extension of conduits
§ 34–1921.04a. Conduits in public parks or reservations
§ 34–1921.05. Regulations for inspection; ducts for use of fire and police wires
§ 34–1921.06. Repairs and renewals
§ 34–1921.07. Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved; rights under United States Code preserved
§ 34–1921.08. Rights to build and lay conduits not compensable in event of condemnation