District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 10-1183. Definitions.

(1) “Amplified sound device” means a device that increases the volume of sound through electrical means and includes stereo systems, speakers internal or external to the sound source, microphones, and megaphones, but does not include cellular phones and other portable two-way communication devices or speakers in vehicles.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

(3) “Occupy” means to use or be present in a vicinity in a non-transient manner.

(4) “Public space” means all roadway, tree space, sidewalk, or parking space owned or under the jurisdiction of the District.