§ 27-12. Commissioner to certify zones; term.

(a) In general.

The Police Commissioner may establish, alter, recertify, or terminate the certification of prostitution-free zones from time to time.

(b) 3-month limit.

Provided, however, that any certification will expire 3 months after the date of its certification unless recertified for an additional 3 months prior to expiration.

(c) Conditions for recertification.

The Commissioner may certify or recertify a prostitution-free zone after the two 3-month periods provided herein if:

(1) the conditions in § 27-13 are met; and

(2) those findings indicate that the conduct prohibited herein has returned to that particular public place or place open or legally accessible to the public.