{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-603","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 59.1-603","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:\"Customer\" means an individual who is lawfully on the premises of a retail establishment.\"Eligible medical condition\" means (i) any inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome; (ii) the use of an ostomy device; or (iii) any other diagnosed medical condition, including pregnancy, that requires immediate access to a toilet facility.\"Employee toilet facility\" means a toilet facility in a retail establishment that is not a public restroom but is used by employees of the retail establishment.\"Medical professional\" means a physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant, nurse, or nurse practitioner qualified to diagnose an eligible medical condition.\"Retail establishment\" means a place of business open to the general public for the sale of goods or services.2024, c. 640.","path":["Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce","Chapter 57. Restroom Access Act"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/59.1-603/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:17:49Z","sha256":"a74d4b2b2031315ab2879402bd197002de180dc7853cff7981023d22a2be489d","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-602","next":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-604"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}