35 Pa. Stat. § 6212

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 6212 - 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.

"DES." The chemical diethylstilbestrol.

"Exposed person." A person who either took diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant or one who was exposed prenatally or the offspring of a person who was exposed prenatally.

"Prenatal." In a stage of biological development which follows conception but precedes birth; in utero.

35 P.S. § 6212

1994, Oct. 13, P.L. 594, No. 89, § 2, effective 7/1/1995.