Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term: “Emergency contraception” means a drug or drug regimen approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy when administered after sexual contact, including oral contraceptive pills. “Hospital” means a facility that provides 24-hour inpatient care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and other health-related services, for a variety of physical or mental conditions, and may, in addition, provide outpatient services, particularly emergency care.
Annotations
Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 2, 56 DCR 966
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