{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-501","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-501","heading":"Definitions.","body":"As used in this chapter:\n\n(1)\nThe term “mattress” includes any quilt, comfort, pad, pillow, cushion, or bag stuffed with hair, down, feathers, wool, cotton, excelsior, jute, or any other soft material and designed for use for sleeping or reclining purposes.\n\n(2)\nThe term “person” means individual, partnership, corporation, or association.\n\n(3)\nThe term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 5. Manufacture, Renovation, and Sale of Mattresses."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-501","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"e8e8d108fadf3eadba1de6a0e3d40984083a51b057bb3ee54a426ef1fdca6571","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-440","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-502"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}