American Samoa § 46.5009 - Mandatory reporting of a minor’s death.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.5009 — Mandatory reporting of a minor’s death., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.5009. Mandatory reporting of a minor’s death.
Any person who is required by 46.5008 A.S.C.A. to report known or suspected trafficking of a minor and anyone who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of human trafficking shall report that fact immediately to the Department of Public Safety. The department accepts the report for investigation and reports its findings to the Office of the Attorney General. History: 2014, PL 33-12.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.5009
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.5009 cover?
Section 46.5009 ("Mandatory reporting of a minor’s death.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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