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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-1171.03. Political activities on duty; prohibition.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An employee shall not engage in political activity:

(1) While the employee is on duty;

(2) In any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties in the District government, including any agency or instrumentality thereof;

(3) While wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or position of the employee; or

(4) Using any vehicle owned or leased by the District of Columbia, including any agency or instrumentality thereof.

(b) An employee may not coerce, explicitly or implicitly, any subordinate employee to engage in political activity.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “political activity” is not limited to activities regulated by the District and includes soliciting, accepting, receiving, or making political contributions or other political activities.

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