35 Pa. Stat. § 6242

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 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.

35 P.S. § 6242

Added by P.L. 2450 2014 No. 130, § 2, eff. 9/16/2014.