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# 34 U.S.C. § 10337 - Definitions

## Text

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.)

## Notes

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.