{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-521","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-521","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purposes of this chapter, the term:\n\n(1)\n\"Flushable\" means a nonwoven disposable product that:\n(A)\nDisperses in a short period of time after flushing in the low-force conditions of a sewer system;\n(B)\nIs not buoyant; and\n(C)\nDoes not contain plastic or any other material that does not readily degrade in a range of natural environments.\n\n(2)\n\"Label\" means to represent by statement, word, picture, design, or emblem on the packaging of a nonwoven disposable product.\n\n(3)\n\"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.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 5A. Nonwoven Disposable Products."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-521","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"86801203c075ff4c020994dfb97c9158f2f2fb0a6269721e82b97101718fea86","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-508","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-522"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}