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§ 1963. Protection of grounds

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§ 1963.

Protection of grounds

It shall be the duty of the Capitol police on and after
April 29, 1876
, to prevent any portion of the Capitol Grounds and terraces from being used as playgrounds or otherwise, so far as may be necessary to protect the public property, turf and grass from destruction or injury.

Source(Apr. 29, 1876, ch. 86, 19 Stat. 41.)
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Codification

Section was classified to section 214 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1,
Aug. 21, 2002
, 116 Stat. 1062.

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