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.
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATIONSection was formerly classified to section 3796aa-8 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.