2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection
Section 6501 - Short title of chapter

 

 

CHAPTER 65

NEWBORN PROTECTION

 

Sec.

6501.  Short title of chapter.

6502.  Definitions.

6503.  Nonliability.

6504.  Accepting newborns.

6505.  Reporting acceptance of newborns.

6506.  Failure to report acceptance of newborns.

6507.  Immunity granted to health care providers and hospitals.

6508.  Duty of hospital.

6509.  Duties of department.

 

Enactment.  Chapter 65 was added December 9, 2002, P.L.1549, No.201, effective in 60 days.

Cross References.  Chapter 65 is referred to in section 6315 of this title; section 4306 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).

§ 6501.  Short title of chapter.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Newborn Protection Act.

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