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My understanding is that it doesn't apply to federal lands in the District, which makes for some interesting problems what with all the parks. I don't think Co
by waterlesscloud 12y ago
My understanding is that it doesn't apply to federal lands in the District, which makes for some interesting problems what with all the parks.
I don't think Congress will attempt to shut it down in the city. I don't see that being a winning move politically, for a number of reasons. But I could also see zero tolerance being stepped up on The Mall to keep the tourists from less tolerant states placated.
- eli 12y agoCorrect, there are many federal parks in DC where this would not apply. Even on DC land, I don't think the law permits smoking in public anyway. I don't think Congress will veto the law (which doesn't happen often) but I think there's a good chance they kill it with a budget rider (which happens every year).
- goatforce5 12y agoIt will be interesting to see if they choose to enforce it on federal lands.