Pennsylvania § 2910 - Penalty for unauthorized disclosure.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2910 — Penalty for unauthorized disclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2910. Penalty for unauthorized disclosure.
Any officer or employee of the court, other than a judge thereof, the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or any agency who willfully discloses impounded or otherwise confidential information relating to an adoption, other than as expressly authorized and provided in this chapter, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Dec. 12, 1984, P.L.979, No.195, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.685, No.76, eff. 60 days)
References in Text. The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2910
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2910 cover?
Section 2910 ("Penalty for unauthorized disclosure.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2910?
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