Notwithstanding any other law, no act of any federal agency shall be effective to confer or deny any benefit with respect to any foreign mission contrary to this chapter. Nothing in § 6-1302, § 6-1303, § 6-1304, or § 6-1305 may be construed to preempt any state or municipal law or governmental authority regarding zoning, land use, health, safety, or welfare, except that a denial by the Secretary involving a benefit for a foreign mission within the jurisdiction of a particular state or local government shall be controlling.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 288, Pub. L. 97-241, § 207.)
1981 Ed., § 5-1207.
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations
Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions
§ 6–1301. Congressional findings and policy
§ 6–1303. Office of Foreign Missions
§ 6–1304. Provision of benefits
§ 6–1306. Location in District
§ 6–1308. Administrative provisions
§ 6–1309. Application to international organizations
§ 6–1309.01. United States responsibilities for employees of the United Nations
§ 6–1310. Privileges and immunities
§ 6–1312. Presidential approved procedures and guidelines
§ 6–1313. Extraordinary protective services
§ 6–1314. Use of foreign mission in a manner incompatible with its status as a foreign mission
§ 6–1315. Application of travel restrictions to personnel of certain countries and organizations