In this subtitle, “limited-service pregnancy center” means any person: whose primary purpose is to provide pregnancy-related services; and who:for a fee or as a free service, provides information about pregnancy-related services; but does not provide or refer for:abortions; or nondirective and comprehensive birth-control services. Ord. 09-252

A limited-service pregnancy center must provide its clients and potential clients with a disclaimer substantially to the effect that the center does not provide or make referral for abortion or birth-control services. The disclaimer required by this section must be given through 1 or more signs that are:written in English and Spanish; easily readable; and conspicuously posted in the center’s waiting room or other area where individuals await service. Ord. 09-252

If the Health Commissioner learns that a pregnancy center is in violation of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall issue a written notice ordering the center to correct the violation within 10 days of the notice or within any longer period that the Commissioner specifies in the notice. Ord. 09-252

The failure to comply with an order issued under <cite data-path="|health|§3-503">§ 3-503 {“Violation notice”} of this subtitle</cite> may be enforced by issuance of:an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}. The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law. Ord. 09-252