42 USC 9852a - Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations

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