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Title 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 5 - Practice and Procedure
Section 591 - Definitions
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2 PA Cons Stat § 591 (2025)
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§ 591. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Child abuse." As defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(b.1) (relating to definitions).
"Department." The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.
"Sexual abuse or exploitation." As defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(a).
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