CHAPTER 81 —ADMINISTRATIVE
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER II—JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER III—SERVICES FOR FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
§8101. Supervision of public buildings and grounds in District of Columbia not otherwise provided for by law
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8101 | 40:19. | R.S. §1797; Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, [§] 1 (6th par. on p. 152), |
In this chapter, the words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Chief of Engineers" [subsequently changed to "Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital" because of section 3 of the Act of February 26, 1925 (ch. 339,
In subsection (a), the words "through the War Department" in section 1797 of the Revised Statutes are omitted because of section 3 of the Act of February 26, 1925 (ch. 339,
In subsection (b), the words "If the Administrator . . . decides" are substituted for "when it shall be made to appear to the said Administrator" for clarity. The words "in the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "the Administrator and the officer in charge" are substituted for "the officer in charge" for clarity.
§8102. Protection of Federal Government buildings in District of Columbia
The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury may prohibit—
(1) a vehicle from parking or standing on a street or roadway adjacent to a building in the District of Columbia—
(A) at least partly owned or possessed by, or leased to, the Federal Government; and
(B) used by law enforcement authorities subject to their jurisdiction; and
(2) a person or entity from conducting business on property immediately adjacent to a building described in paragraph (1).
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8102 | 40:137. |
§8103. Application of District of Columbia laws to public buildings and grounds
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(b)
(1) is guilty of disorderly and unlawful conduct in or about those public buildings or public grounds;
(2) willfully injures the buildings or shrubs;
(3) pull downs, impairs, or otherwise injures any fence, wall, or other enclosure;
(4) injures any sink, culvert, pipe, hydrant, cistern, lamp, or bridge; or
(5) removes any stone, gravel, sand, or other property of the Government, or any other part of the public grounds or lots belonging to the Government in the District of Columbia.
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8103 | 40:101. | July 29, 1892, ch. 320, §15, |
In subsection (b), the word "enclosure" is substituted for "inclosure" to use the more understood term.
§8104. Regulation of private and semipublic buildings adjacent to public buildings and grounds
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8104 | 40:121. | May 16, 1930, ch. 291, §1, |
In this chapter, the word "Mayor" is substituted for "Commissioners" [meaning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia] [subsequently changed to "Commissioner" (meaning the Commissioner of the District of Columbia) because of section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (eff. Nov. 3, 1967,
In subsection (a), the words "it is hereby declared that" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "To this end, hereafter" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Subsec. (b).
§8105. Approval by Administrator of General Services
Subject to applicable provisions of existing law relating to the functions in the District of Columbia of the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, only the Administrator of General Services is required to approve sketches, plans, and estimates for buildings to be constructed by the Administrator, except that the Administrator and the United States Postal Service must approve buildings designed for post office purposes.
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8105 | 40:128. | June 14, 1946, ch. 404, §8, |
The words "On and after June 14, 1946" are omitted as obsolete. The words "National Capital Planning Commission" are substituted for "National Capital Park and Planning Commission" because of section 9 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (ch. 270), as added by section 1 of the Act of July 19, 1952 (ch. 949,
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—
§8106. Buildings on reservations, parks, or public grounds
A building or structure shall not be erected on any reservation, park, or public grounds of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia without express authority of Congress.
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8106 | 40:68. | Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 355, §1 (10th par. on p. 444), |
The words "On and after August 24, 1912" are omitted as obsolete.
§8107. Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument
Except on the written authority of the Director of the National Park Service, advertisements of any kind shall not be displayed, and articles of any kind shall not be sold, in or around the Washington Monument.
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8107 | 40:43. | Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, §1 (proviso in 2d par. on p. 997), |
The words "Director of the National Park Service" are substituted for "Secretary of War" [subsequently changed to "Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital["] because of section 3 of the Act of February 26, 1925 (ch. 339,
§8108. Use of public buildings for public ceremonies
Except as expressly authorized by law, public buildings in the District of Columbia (other than the Capitol Building and the White House), and the approaches to those public buildings, shall not be used or occupied in connection with ceremonies for the inauguration of the President or other public functions.
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8108 | 40:31. | Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, [§] 1 (last par. on p. 152), |
The words "in any manner whatever" are omitted as unnecessary.
SUBCHAPTER II—JURISDICTION
§8121. Improper appropriation of streets
(a)
(1) prevent the improper appropriation or occupation of any public street, avenue, square, or reservation in the District of Columbia that belongs to the Federal Government;
(2) reclaim the street, avenue, square, or reservation if unlawfully appropriated;
(3) prevent the erection of any permanent building on property reserved to or for the use of the Government, unless plainly authorized by law; and
(4) report to Congress at the beginning of each session on the Secretary's proceedings in the premises, together with a full statement of all property described in this subsection, and how, and by what authority, the property is occupied or claimed.
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8121 | 40:66. | R.S. §1818. |
In subsection (a)(1), the words "the District of Columbia" are substituted for "the city of Washington" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (a)(3), the word "particularly" is omitted as unnecessary.
§8122. Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue
The Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction over that part of Constitution Avenue west of Virginia Avenue that was under the control of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia prior to May 27, 1908.
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8122 | 40:64. | May 27, 1908, ch. 200, §1 (1st complete par. on p. 356), |
For transfer of functions from the Chief of Engineers to the Director of the National Park Service, see the revision note under
§8123. Record of transfer of jurisdiction between Director of National Park Service and Mayor of District of Columbia
When in accordance with law or mutual legal agreement, spaces or portions of public land are transferred between the jurisdiction of the Director of the National Park Service, as established by the Act of July 1, 1898 (ch. 543,
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8123 | 40:79. | July 1, 1898, ch. 543, §5, |
For transfer of functions from the Chief of Engineers to the Director of the National Park Service, see the revision note under
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Act of July 1, 1898, referred to in text, is act July 1, 1898, ch. 543,
§8124. Transfer of jurisdiction between Federal and District of Columbia authorities
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8124(a), (b) | 40:122. | May 20, 1932, ch. 197, §1, |
8124(c) | 40:123. | May 20, 1932, ch. 197, §2, |
In subsection (a), the words "National Capital Planning Commission" are substituted for "National Capital Park and Planning Commission" because of section 9 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (ch. 270), as added by section 1 of the Act of July 19, 1952 (ch. 949,
In subsection (c), the words "but all such laws shall remain in full force and effect" are omitted as unnecessary.
§8125. Public spaces resulting from filling of canals
The Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction over all public spaces resulting from the filling of canals in the original city of Washington that were not under the jurisdiction of the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army as of August 1, 1914, except spaces included in the navy yard or in actual use as roadways and sidewalks and spaces assigned by law to the District of Columbia for use as a property yard and the location of a sewage pumping station. The spaces shall be laid out as reservations as a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.
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8125 | 40:82. | Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223, §1 (last par. on p. 633), |
For transfer of functions from the Chief of Engineers to the Director of the National Park Service, see the revision note under
§8126. Temporary occupancy of Potomac Park by Secretary of Agriculture
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8126(a) | 40:89 (words before provisos, 2d proviso). | Mar. 3, 1899, ch. 458, §2 (2d par.), |
8126(b) | 40:89 (1st, last provisos). |
For transfer of functions from the Secretary of War to the Director of the National Park Service, see the revision note under
In subsection (a), the words "of such area or areas" and "in extent" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "as provided in
§8127. Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes
(a)
(1) existed on August 31, 1918; and
(2) was transferred by the Chief of Engineers for playground purposes.
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8127 | 40:100. | Aug. 31, 1918, ch. 164, §1 (6th par., words before "and over" in last par. under heading "Washington Aqueduct."), |
In this section, the word "Mayor" is substituted for "Commissioners" [meaning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia] [subsequently changed to "Commissioner" [meaning the Commissioner of the District of Columbia] because of section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (eff. Nov. 3, 1967,
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word "use" is omitted as included in "possession, control, and jurisdiction".
In subsection (b), the words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Secretary of War" because of section 205(a) of the Act of July 26, 1947 (ch. 343,
SUBCHAPTER III—SERVICES FOR FACILITIES
§8141. Contract to rent buildings in the District of Columbia not to be made until appropriation enacted
A contract shall not be made for the rent of a building, or part of a building, to be used for the purposes of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia until Congress enacts an appropriation for the rent. This section is deemed to be notice to all contractors or lessors of the building or a part of the building.
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8141 | 40:34. | Mar. 3, 1877, ch. 106 (words after 2d semicolon in 3d par. under heading "Miscellaneous"), |
§8142. Rent of other buildings
An executive department of the Federal Government renting a building for public use in the District of Columbia may rent a different building instead if it is in the public interest to do so. This section does not authorize an increase in the number of buildings in use or in the amount paid for rent.
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8142 | 40:35. | Aug. 5, 1882, ch. 389 1 [sic] (2d sentence in 8th par. on p. 241), |
The word "now" in the Act of August 5, 1882 is omitted as obsolete.
§8143. Heat
(a)
(1) pay for heat furnished at rates the Administrator determines; and
(2) connect the building with the Federal Government mains in a manner satisfactory to the Administrator.
(b)
(1) pay for the steam furnished at reasonable rates the Administrator determines but that are at least equal to cost; and
(2) provide the necessary connections with the Government mains at its own expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Administrator.
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8143(a) | 40:22a. | June 19, 1934, ch. 648 (last par. on p. 1044), |
8143(b) | 40:22b. | June 27, 1935, ch. 320, §§1, 2, |
8143(c) | 40:22c. |
In subsection (a), the words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Treasury Department", "Secretary of the Treasury", and ["]Public Works Branch, Procurement Division, Treasury Department" [subsequently changed to "Federal Works Agency", ["]Federal Works Administrator", and "Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency", respectively, because of sections 301 and 303 of Reorganization Plan No. I of 1939 (eff. July 1, 1939,
In subsections (b) and (c), the word "Administrator" is substituted for "Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service" and "Secretary of the Interior" [both subsequently changed to "Federal Works Administrator" because of sections 301 and 303 of Reorganization Plan No. I of 1939 (eff. July 1, 1939,
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System" are substituted for "Federal Reserve Board" because of section 203(a) of the Banking Act of 1935 (ch. 614,
In subsection (c), the words "On and after June 27" are omitted as obsolete. The words "the Pan American Union buildings" are substituted for "the buildings, old and new, of the Pan American Union" for clarity. The words "as are or hereafter may be" are omitted as unnecessary.
§8144. Delivery of fuel for use during ensuing fiscal year
During April, May, and June of each year, the Administrator of General Services may deliver to all branches of the Federal Government and the government of the District of Columbia as much fuel for their use during the following fiscal year as may be practicable to store at the points of consumption. The branches of the Federal Government and the government of the District of Columbia shall pay for the fuel from their applicable appropriations for that fiscal year.
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8144 | 40:113. | June 5, 1920, ch. 235 (2d complete par. on p. 913), |
The words "the months of" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Secretary of the Interior" [subsequently changed to ["]Secretary of the Treasury" because of Executive Order No. 4239 (eff. July 1, 1925) and section 1 of Executive Order No. 6166 (eff. June 10, 1933)] because of sections 109(a) and 201(a)(2) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288,
SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS
§8161. Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress
The Council of the District of Columbia shall designate, reserve, and properly mark appropriate and sufficient parking spaces on the streets adjacent to all public buildings in the District for the use of Members of Congress engaged in public business.
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8161 | 40:60a. | June 29, 1956, ch. 479 (3d par. under heading "Department of Vehicles and Traffic"), |
The words "On and after June 29, 1956" are omitted as obsolete. The words "Council of the District of Columbia" are substituted for ["]Commissioners" [meaning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia] [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Council" because of section 402(300) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (eff. Nov. 3, 1967,
§8162. Ailanthus trees prohibited
Ailanthus trees shall not be purchased for, or planted in, the public grounds.
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8162 | 40:102. | R.S. §1830. |
The word "ailanthus" is substituted for "ailantus" to correct an error in the source provision.
§8163. Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants
The greenhouses and nursery shall be used only for the propagation of trees, shrubs, and plants suitable for planting in the public reservations. Only those trees, shrubs, and plants shall be planted in the public reservations.
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8163 | 40:103. | June 20, 1878, ch. 359 (proviso in 2d par. under heading "Building and Grounds in and Around Washington and the Executive Mansion"), |
The words "On and after June 20, 1878" are omitted as obsolete. The words "Only those trees, shrubs, and plants shall be planted in the public reservations" are substituted for "to which purpose only the said productions of the greenhouses and nursery shall be applied" for clarity.
§8164. E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse
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8164(a) | 40:129a. | May 14, 1948, ch. 290, |
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8164(b) | 40:130 (words after last comma). |
In this section, the words "United States District Court for the District of Columbia" are substituted for "District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia" because of section 32(b) of the Act of June 25, 1948 (ch. 646,
In subsection (a), the words "the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse" are substituted for "the completed building" because of section 2 of the Act of July 1, 1996 (
In subsection (b), the words "chief judge" are substituted for "chief justice" in both places because of section 32(a) of the Act of June 25, 1948 (ch. 646,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
William B. Bryant Annex Designation
"SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF WILLIAM B. BRYANT ANNEX.
"The annex, located on the 200 block of 3rd Street Northwest in the District of Columbia, to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at Constitution Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia shall be known and designated as the 'William B. Bryant Annex'.
"SEC. 4. REFERENCES.
"Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the annex referred to in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 'William B. Bryant Annex'."
E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse Designation
"SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF COURTHOUSE.
"The United States courthouse located at 3rd Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be designated and known as the 'E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse'.
"SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
"Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 'E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse'."
§8165. Services for Office of Personnel Management
For carrying out the work of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the examinations provided for in
(1) assign or provide suitable and convenient rooms and accommodations, which are furnished, heated, and lighted, in Washington, D.C.;
(2) supply necessary stationery and other articles; and
(3) arrange for or provide necessary printing.
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8165 | 40:42. | Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27, §4, |
In this section, the words "the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the examinations provided for in