D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8300

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-8300 - PURPOSE

8300.1

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of newborns by providing a safe place for them to be surrendered by a parent who is a resident of the District of Columbia.

Source: Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 8599 (October 30, 2009)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 5967 (July 9, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11742 (December 10, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8052, 8053 (September 16, 2011)

Authority: The Interim Director of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), pursuant to section 108 of the Newborn Safe Haven Amendment Act of 2010 (Act), effective May 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-158; D.C. Official Code § 4-1451.01, et seq. (2011 Supp.)).