District of Columbia § 7-2121 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-2121 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 7-2121

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 21AVictims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care.

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D.C. Code § 7-2121 (2026).

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)“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.

(2)“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.

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) “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.

(2) “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.