§ 6242. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 P.S. Health and SafetyEffective: September 16, 2014
Effective: September 16, 2014
35 P.S. § 6242
§ 6242. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Department.” The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
“Down syndrome.” A chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra or partial copy of chromosome 21.
“Health care practitioner.” A person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by law or regulation to provide or render health care services or genetic counseling to expectant or new parents.
Credits
2014, July 18, P.L. 2450, No. 130, § 2, effective in 60 days [Sept. 16, 2014].
35 P.S. § 6242, PA ST 35 P.S. § 6242
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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