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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 36-301.21: Security requirements for retail service stations.

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  1. Title 36. Trade Practices.
  2. Chapter 3. Retail Service Stations.
  3. Subchapter I-A. Security at Retail Service Stations.

(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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