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DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS 24000-28002›CHAPTER 4.7. Infant Safety 24500-24522›ARTICLE 2. Shaken Baby Syndrome 24520-24522

§ 24521

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

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

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