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The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)

Title XLVI CRIMES Chapter 827 ABUSE OF CHILDREN View Entire Chapter 827.035 Newborn infants.—It shall not constitute neglect of a child pursuant to s. 827.03 or contributing to the dependency of a child pursuant to s. 827.04, if a parent leaves a newborn infant at a hospital, emergency medical services station, or fire station or brings a newborn infant to an emergency room and expresses an intent to leave the infant and not return, in compliance with s. 383.50. History.—s. 8, ch. 2000-188; s. 24, ch. 2001-53.