It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to set up or fly any fire balloon or parachute in or upon or over any street, avenue, alley, open space, public enclosure, or square within the limits of the City of Washington, under a penalty of not more than $10 for each and every such offense.
D.C. Code § 22-1317
Flying fire balloons or parachutes
July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 322, ch. 320, § 4; Feb. 11, 1895, 28 Stat. 650, ch. 79; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 667, Pub
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