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

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jul 06, 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

(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 657A, as added Pub. L. 110–134, § 25, Dec. 12, 2007, 121 Stat. 1443.)

cite as: 42 USC 9852a