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Chapter 1 - Railroads
Subchapter I - Disposition of Property
§ 35–101. Disposition of property — Sale of unclaimed freight and baggage - Whenever any freight, baggage, or other property transported by a...
§ 35–102. Disposition of Property — Where impractical to give notice or delay sale; sale authorized by court order - Upon the application of such carrier, verified by affidavit, to...
§ 35–103. Disposition of proceeds of sale - The residue of moneys arising from any such sale, under...
Subchapter II - 7th Street Substation
§ 35–121. Abandonment of railroad substation authorized - Upon the completion by it of the substitute facilities authorized...
§ 35–122. Waiting room on platform authorized - In lieu of the said substation and facilities maintained at...
§ 35–123. Reversion of property to District of Columbia; adequate walkways provided - The area in square south of 463 on the map...
§ 35–124. Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved - Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal §§...
Chapter 2 - Street Railways and Bus Lines
Subchapter I - General
§ 35–201. Competitive lines on fixed routes and schedules; certificate of convenience and necessity required - No competitive street railway or bus line, that is, bus...
§ 35–202. Furnishing sufficient cars, power, equipment, appliances and service required; rules and regulations; penalties for violation - Every street railroad company or corporation owning, controlling, leasing or...
§ 35–203. Prosecutions to be on information - Prosecutions for violations of any of the provisions of §§...
§ 35–204. Fenders required on street cars - The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized...
§ 35–205. Glass vestibules required for street car motormen; penalties; exception. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 3, 1905, 33 Stat. 1001, ch. 1434; Apr....
§ 35–206. Construction of duct lines authorized - The Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad Company, the Washington Railway...
§ 35–207. Unlawful disposition, acceptance and use of transfers - No transfer ticket or written or printed instrument giving or...
§ 35–208. Reciprocal transfer and trackage agreements - Every street railway in the District of Columbia whose lines...
§ 35–209. Type of rails required - No other rail than a flat grooved rail made level...
§ 35–210. Use of another’s underground line prohibited - It shall be unlawful for any street-railway company operating its...
§ 35–211. Removal of disused tracks; penalty for noncompliance - Whenever the track or tracks, or any part thereof, of...
§ 35–212. Free transfer under reciprocal trackage agreement - All street-railway companies within the District of Columbia on January...
§ 35–213. Free transportation of uniformed policemen and firemen. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Sept. 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 683, ch. 433; May...
§ 35–214. Reduced fares for school children - Expired. (Feb. 25, 1931, 46 Stat. 1419, ch. 302.) 1981...
§ 35–215. Annual reports to Congress - Every street-railroad corporation in the District of Columbia, and every...
Subchapter II - Student Fares. [Repealed]
§ 35–231. Fixed rate for schoolchildren not over 18 years of age; formula for adjusting and payment of fare subsidy. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 9, 1955, 69 Stat. 616, ch. 680, §...
§ 35–232. Subsidy agreement. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
§ 35–233. Validity of reduced fares; requirements for eligibility. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
§ 35–234. Tokens and tickets; certification of eligibility required. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
§ 35–235. Metrorail discount cards; factors determining need in use of transit system. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
§ 35–236. Subsidy payments authorized; audit; interest credit for advance payment. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
§ 35–237. Rules and regulations. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-152, § 2, 25...
Subchapter II-A - Student, Foster Youth, Summer Youth Employee, and Adult Learner Transit Subsidies
§ 35–241. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term "public transit...
§ 35–242. Transit subsidy agreement - To accomplish the mandates of this subchapter, the Mayor may...
§ 35–243. Kids Ride Free transit subsidy program - (a) The Mayor may establish a subsidy program, to be...
§ 35–244. Transit subsidy for youth in the District's foster care system - (a) The Mayor may establish a program ("Foster Youth Program")...
§ 35–245. Summer Youth Employment Program transit subsidy - (a)(1) The Mayor shall establish a program ("SYEP Program") to...
§ 35–246. Adult learners transit subsidy - (a) Subject to available funds, the Mayor shall establish a...
§ 35–247. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...
Subchapter III - Passenger Conduct
§ 35–251. Unlawful conduct on public passenger vehicles - (a) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “rail...
§ 35–252. Failure to pay fare or to present valid transfer; entry by rear door prohibited - Except in emergency circumstances, no person shall knowingly: (1) Take...
§ 35–253. Carrier authorized to refuse transportation to violators - A carrier may refuse to transport a person or persons...
§ 35–254. Penalties - (a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section,...
Subchapter III-A - Notice of Enhanced Penalties
§ 35–261. Notice of enhanced penalties for commission of offenses against transit operators and Metrorail station managers - (a)(1) The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shall post or...
Subchapter IV - Merger of Street Railways
§ 35–271. Merger of street railways permitted - Any or all of the street railway companies operating in...
Chapter 3 - Employers’ Liability
§ 35–301. Liability of common carriers for injuries to employees - Every common carrier engaged in trade or commerce in the...
§ 35–302. Contributory negligence no bar to recovery - In all actions brought against any common carriers to recover...
§ 35–303. Insurance contracts no bar to recovery - No contract of employment, insurance, relief benefit, or indemnity for...
§ 35–304. Commencement of action - No action shall be maintained under this chapter unless commenced...
§ 35–305. Certain prior laws not affected - Nothing in §§ 35-301 to 35-304, inclusive, shall be held...
Chapter 3A - Rail Advisory Board
§ 35–331. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Board"...
§ 35–332. Rail Advisory Board - (a) There is hereby established the Rail Advisory Board. (b)...
§ 35–333. Functions and operations of the Board - (a) The purpose of the Board shall be to serve...
Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed]
§ 35–401. Passenger motor vehicles for hire to carry insurance; exceptions; liability of insurance company absolute. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, 52 Stat. 1233, ch. 809, §...
§ 35–402. Issuance of insurance policies by authorized company; bonds to be secured; reserves for losses, unearned premiums and other liabilities required; rules and regulations; conditions for cancellation of bonds and insurance policies. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 2; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–403. Operation of vehicle without approved bond or policy prohibited [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 3; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–404. Commission authorized to make rules and regulations. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 4; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–405. Alternate provisions for insurance coverage; blanket policy for more than one vehicle; sinking fund in lieu of insurance; conditions for creation and maintenance of sinking fund; proof of financial responsibility; admission of liability by... - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 5; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–406. “Owner” defined. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 6; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–407. Penalties for violation of chapter. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 7; Aug. 28,...
§ 35–408. Delegation of authority of Council to Superintendent. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 8; Apr. 23,...