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District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 36-301. Security requirements for retail service stations.

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

(a) The operator of a retail service station shall install video surveillance equipment to monitor all pumps at the retail service station within 6 months after October 22, 2009.  The Metropolitan Police Department shall review the surveillance video in the event of a crime committed at the station.

(b)(1) The operator of a retail service station shall display a warning sign at each pump and at the attendant's duty station that warns:

(A) Always remove the keys from a vehicle;

(B) Lock all doors when exiting a vehicle;  and

(C) Premises under surveillance.

(2) The measurements for each sign shall exceed 8 inches by 8 inches.

(3) The text for each sign shall be in boldface and shall exceed a 36-point font.

(4) The text and background for each sign shall be in contrasting colors.

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