# D.C. Code § 1-203.02: Legislative power

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C2_S1-203.02

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 1-203.02
- **Heading:** Legislative power
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / § 1-203.02

## Text

Except as provided in §§ 1-206.01 to 1-206.03 , the legislative power of the District shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation within the District consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this chapter subject to all the restrictions and limitations imposed upon the states by the 10th section of the 1st article of the Constitution of the United States.

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