Definitions

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§10337. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter-

(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 .)

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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