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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 827
Abuse Of Children
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Section 827.035, Florida Statutes 2000

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, as defined in s. 383.50, at a hospital 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.