Use of the National Mall for a Special Event

Public Law 108-108

108^th Congress

Nov. 10 2003

[H.R. 2691]

SEC. 145. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act, hereafter enacted, may be used to permit the use of the National Mall for a special event, unless the permit expressly prohibits the erection, placement, or use of structures and signs bearing commercial advertising. The Secretary may allow for recognition of sponsors of special events: Provided, That the size and form of the recognition shall be consistent with the special nature and sanctity of the Mall and any lettering or design identifying the sponsor shall be no larger than one-third the size of the lettering or design identifying the special event.  In approving special events, the  Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that public use of, and access to the Mall is not restricted. For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘special event’’ shall have the meaning given to it by section 7.96(g)(1)(ii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.