§ 9:58 — Definitions

Louisiana § 9:58

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 9: Civil Code-Ancillaries

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§58. Definitions
For purposes of this Part:
(1) "Boy" means a human male who is a minor.
(2) "Changing room" means a room or area in which a person may be in a state of
undress in the presence of others, including a locker room or shower room.
(3) "Correctional facilities" means a correctional facility owned and operated by the
state or the Correctional Facilities Corporation housing prisoners committed to the custody
of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
(4) "Domestic violence shelter" means a community-based shelter for victims of
domestic violence that is managed by the Department of Children and Family Services.
(5) "Father" means a parent who is of the male sex.
(6) "Female" means an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed
to produce ova; who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic
anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces,
transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization.
(7) "Girl" means a human female who is a minor.
(8) "Juvenile detention facilities" means a correctional facility that houses minor
prisoners including the Louisiana Training Institute for Juveniles and its extension locations.
(9) "Male" means an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed
to fertilize the ova of a female who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a
developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at
some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.
(10) "Man" means a human male who has reached the age of majority.
(11) "Mother" means a parent who is a member of the female sex.
(12) "Public school" means a school which is created pursuant to R.S. 17:1371 and
3971 et seq.
(13) "Restroom" means a room that includes one or more toilets or urinals.
(14) "Sex" means an individual's biological sex, either male or female, as observed
or clinically verified at birth. Gender identity and other subjective terms shall not apply to
this Part and shall not be used as synonyms or substitutes for sex.
(15) "Sleeping quarters" means a room with more than one bed and in which more
than one individual is housed overnight.
(16) "Woman" means a human female who has reached the age of majority.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 436, §1.