{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-36-301.21","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 36-301.21","heading":"Security requirements for retail service stations.","body":"(a)\nThe 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.\n\n(b)\n(1)\nThe operator of a retail service station shall display a warning sign at each pump and at the attendant’s duty station that warns:\n(A)\nAlways remove the keys from a vehicle;\n(B)\nLock all doors when exiting a vehicle; and\n(C)\nPremises under surveillance.\n(2)\nThe measurements for each sign shall exceed 8 inches by 8 inches.\n(3)\nThe text for each sign shall be in boldface and shall exceed a 36-point font.\n(4)\nThe text and background for each sign shall be in contrasting colors.","path":["Title 36. Trade Practices.","Chapter 3. Retail Service Stations.","Subchapter I-A. Security at Retail Service Stations."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/36-301.21","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"5a481111d66668639c14aa5bef4c55e4870e0b92b83d6fcfc3c7615149612096","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-36-301.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-36-301.22"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}