U.S Code last checked for updates: Jul 25, 2025
§ 9852a.
Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
(a)
Definition
The term “nonemergency intrusive physical examination” means, with respect to a child, a physical examination that—
(1)
is not immediately necessary to protect the health or safety of the child involved or the health or safety of another individual; and
(2)
requires incision or is otherwise invasive, or involves exposure of private body parts.
(b)
Requirement
(c)
Rule of construction
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cite as: 42 USC 9852a