North Dakota § 50-27-02 - Expenditures from fund - Definition of child abuse prevention

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§ 50-27-02. Expenditures from fund - Definition of child abuse prevention

Expenditures from the children's trust fund may only be for the purposes of administering and maintaining the fund, aiding in the prevention of child abuse and neglect as defined in chapter 50-25.1, and developing child abuse prevention programs. For purposes of this chapter, "prevention of child abuse and neglect" means those activities which seek to: 1. Anticipate the occurrence of and act to prevent child abuse and neglect. 2. Provide public information and education as to the means by which child abuse and neglect may be identified, prevented, remedied, or alleviated.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Dakota Century Code § 50-27-02 cover?

Section 50-27-02 ("Expenditures from fund - Definition of child abuse prevention") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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