California Health and Safety Code

§ 24521

HSC § 24521 Effective Jan 1, 1995Div. 20 · Ch. 4.7 · Art. 2

Statute text

The purpose of this article is to prevent the occurrence of injuries and deaths to infants and children as a result of shaken baby syndrome by creating a statewide public awareness education campaign. The campaign shall include the distribution of readily understandable information and instructional materials regarding shaken baby syndrome, explaining its medical effects upon infants and children and emphasizing preventive measures.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1176, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.