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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Disability” means, with respect to an individual:
(A) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that individual;
(B) A record of such an impairment; or
(C) Being regarded as having such an impairment.
(2) “Internet publication” means any information posted to an official web site of a public body, except for archival documents.
(3) “Policies” means official instructions and guiding principles issued by a public body for the implementation of its programs.
(4) “Public body” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-502(18A).
(5) “Publications” means any written material issued by a public body, either for internal or external use, and does not include internet publications, policies, rules, regulations, and signage.
(6) “Regulation” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-502(17).
(7) “Rule” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-502(6).
(8) “Signage” means any poster on paper larger than 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches issued by a public body and any signs regardless of size made of any material other than paper and posted or issued by a public body.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-631. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-2-631/
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