Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 17. HEALTH |
Chapter 4. STANDARDS GOVERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF STERILIZATIONS |
Section 17-402. Definitions
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When used in this chapter: 1. "Sterilization" shall mean any procedure or operation, the purpose of which is to render an individual permanently incapable of reproducing. 2. "Patient" shall mean a person, twenty-one years of age or older, who is legally capable of giving his or her consent.