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§ 10337. Definitions

Type Statute

Publication 2024-08-02

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Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

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§ 10337. Definitions

(1) the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and

(2) the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1409, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4813.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 3796aa–8 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

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