District Of Columbia § 2-702 - Permitted categories of official mail.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 2-702 — Permitted categories of official mail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-702. Permitted categories of official mail.
2-702Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a government employee may not mail, as official mail, any matter, article, material, or document for any reasons other than the following:
A request for the matter, article, material, or document has been previously received by the agency;
The mailing of the document is required by law;
The material or matter requests information pertinent to the conduct of the official business of the agency;
The material contains information relating to the activities of the agency or to the availability of agency publications or other documents;
The enclosures are forms, blanks, cards, or other documents necessary or beneficial to the administration of the agency;
The materials are copies of federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, orders, instructions, or interpretations thereto; or
The materials are being mailed to federal, state, or other public authorities.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 2-702
What does D.C. Code § 2-702 cover?
Section 2-702 ("Permitted categories of official mail.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite District Of Columbia § 2-702?
A common citation format is "D.C. Code § 2-702" (District Of Columbia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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