# D.C. Code § 36-301.21: Security requirements for retail service stations

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-301.21

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 36-301.21
- **Heading:** Security requirements for retail service stations
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 36 / Chapter 3 / § 36-301.21

## Text

(a) The 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.
(b) (1) The operator of a retail service station shall display a warning sign at each pump and at the attendant’s duty station that warns:
(A) Always remove the keys from a vehicle;
(B) Lock all doors when exiting a vehicle; and
(C) Premises under surveillance.
(2) The measurements for each sign shall exceed 8 inches by 8 inches.
(3) The text for each sign shall be in boldface and shall exceed a 36-point font.
(4) The text and background for each sign shall be in contrasting colors.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 36-301.01 § 36-301.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-301.21 § 36-301.21. Security requirements for retail service stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-301.21.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-301.22 § 36-301.22. Retail service station security public service announcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-301.22.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.01 § 36-302.01. Registration of intent to sell.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.02 § 36-302.02. Restrictions on operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.03 § 36-302.03. Nondiscrimination required of wholesalers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.04 § 36-302.04. Exemption from enforcement of § 36-302.02; regulations; reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.05 § 36-302.05. Violations; notice, order, injunction, and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.21 § 36-302.21. Security requirements for retail service stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.21.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-302.22 § 36-302.22. Retail service station security public service announcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-302.22.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-303.01 § 36-303.01. Nonwaiverable conditions; conditions affecting marketing agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-303.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-303.02 § 36-303.02. Disclosures to prospective retail dealers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-303.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-303.03 § 36-303.03. Termination, cancellation, and failure to renew.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-303.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 36-303.04 § 36-303.04. Retail dealer’s remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T36_C3_S36-303.04.md)

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