§ 22-4504.01. Authority to carry firearm in certain places and for certain purposes.

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Notwithstanding any other law, a person holding a valid registration for a firearm may carry the firearm:

(1) Within the registrant’s home;

(2) While it is being used for lawful recreational purposes;

(3) While it is kept at the registrant’s place of business; or

(4) While it is being transported for a lawful purpose as expressly authorized by District or federal statute and in accordance with the requirements of that statute.

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