District of Columbia § 8-521 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 8-521 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 8-521

Title 8Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

Ch. 5ANonwoven Disposable Products.

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D.C. Code § 8-521 (2026).

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For the purposes of this chapter , the term:

(1)"Flushable" means a nonwoven disposable product that:

(A)Disperses in a short period of time after flushing in the low-force conditions of a sewer system;

(B)Is not buoyant; and

(C)Does not contain plastic or any other material that does not readily degrade in a range of natural environments.

(2)"Label" means to represent by statement, word, picture, design, or emblem on the packaging of a nonwoven disposable product.

(3)"Nonwoven disposable product" means a product constructed from nonwoven sheets, including moist toilet tissue or cloth, that is designed, marketed, or commonly used for personal hygiene purposes.

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For the purposes of this chapter , the term:

(1) "Flushable" means a nonwoven disposable product that:

(A) Disperses in a short period of time after flushing in the low-force conditions of a sewer system;

(B) Is not buoyant; and

(C) Does not contain plastic or any other material that does not readily degrade in a range of natural environments.

(2) "Label" means to represent by statement, word, picture, design, or emblem on the packaging of a nonwoven disposable product.

(3) "Nonwoven disposable product" means a product constructed from nonwoven sheets, including moist toilet tissue or cloth, that is designed, marketed, or commonly used for personal hygiene purposes.