Child Safety Legislation

A child is a person who has not reached the age of majority or the age at which a person attains full legal rights. In the United States, this is also the age of capacity defined by statute as 18 years for legally being able to agree to a contract, 16 years for agreeing to marriage, and 14 years for knowing right from wrong. Safety implies freedom from danger, damage, injury, or harm. Safety is security. Legislation refers to an enacted body of laws. Legislation may create agencies and competent authorities that administer regulations pertaining to the law. Regulations are rules that have the force of law. Child safety legislation includes any law or regulation created to protect a child from danger or harm.

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