The regulations in this subpart designate the agencies that are authorized to receive and investigate reports of child abuse under the provisions of section 226 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, Public Law 101-647, 104 Stat. 4806, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 13031.

Terms Used In 28 CFR 81.1

  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.

[Order No. 2009-96, 61 FR 7706, Feb. 29, 1996, as amended by Order No. 2692-2003, 68 FR 62372, Nov. 4, 2003]