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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Capitol Exclusion Zone” means all points within 2. 2 miles of the United States Capitol Building; provided, that the Capitol Exclusion Zone shall not extend beyond the geographic boundaries of the District of Columbia.
(2) “Emergency” means an unanticipated, temporary situation that threatens the immediate safety of individuals or property, as determined by the District Department of Transportation.
(3) “Person” means an individual or a commercial entity.
(4) “Practical alternative route” means a route:
(A) Which lies entirely outside the Capitol Exclusion Zone; and
(B) Whose use would not make shipment of the materials in question cost-prohibitive.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1422. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-8-1422.html
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