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