§ 50-31. Permit required.

(a) In general.

It is unlawful for any organization or persons to parade through the streets of the City without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Department of Transportation.

(b) Specifications.

The permit shall specify the streets through which, and the hours within which, the parade is to pass.

(c) Notice.

Before a permit is granted, the Department of Transportation shall make reasonable efforts to notify the local community and business groups, as listed in the Community Association Directory published by the Department of Planning, that might be affected by the proposed parade.

(d) Rules and regulations.

Subject to Title 4 {"Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations"} of the City General Provisions Article, the Director of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations to carry out this section.

(e) Penalties.

Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, subject to a fine of not more than $500 or to imprisonment for not more than 60 days or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.