# D.C. Code § 6-1307: Preemption

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1307

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 6-1307
- **Heading:** Preemption
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / § 6-1307

## Text

Notwithstanding any other law, no act of any federal agency shall be effective to confer or deny any benefit with respect to any foreign mission contrary to this chapter. Nothing in § 6-1302 , § 6-1303 , § 6-1304 , or § 6-1305 may be construed to preempt any state or municipal law or governmental authority regarding zoning, land use, health, safety, or welfare, except that a denial by the Secretary involving a benefit for a foreign mission within the jurisdiction of a particular state or local government shall be controlling.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 6-1301 § 6-1301. Congressional findings and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1301.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1302 § 6-1302. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1302.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1303 § 6-1303. Office of Foreign Missions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1303.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1304 § 6-1304. Provision of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1304.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1304.01 § 6-1304.01. Notice of lapse of termination of liability insurance; report of motor vehicles, vessels, and aircraft owned by members of mission; fee for unsatisfied judgments or damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1304.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1305 § 6-1305. Property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1305.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1306 § 6-1306. Location in District.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1306.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1307 § 6-1307. Preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1307.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1308 § 6-1308. Administrative provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1308.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1309 § 6-1309. Application to international organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1309.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1309.01 § 6-1309.01. United States responsibilities for employees of the United Nations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1309.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1310 § 6-1310. Privileges and immunities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1310.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1311 § 6-1311. Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1311.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-1312 § 6-1312. Presidential approved procedures and guidelines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C13_S6-1312.md)

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