### Question
How does the law define hospital?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6371*, **hospital** is defined as:

> a public or nonprofit institution which is—


(A) a general hospital, tuberculosis hospital, or any other type of hospital, other than a hospital furnishing primarily domiciliary care

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

