Prohibition on camping on public property in District of Columbia

(a) In general Beginning on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp outdoors on public property. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. (c) Camp defined In this section, the term camp means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode.