- (1) Whoever assumes the custody of a living infant of unknown parentage shall report on a form and in the manner prescribed by the State Registrar of Vital Records, within 3 days, to the local registrar of the district in which the child was found, the following information:
- (a) The date and place of finding;
- (b) Sex, color or race, and approximate age of child;
- (c) Name and address of the persons or institution with whom the child has been placed for care;
- (d) Name given to the child by the custodian; and
- (e) Other data required by the State Registrar of Vital Records.
- (2) The place where the child was found shall be entered as the place of birth, and the date of birth shall be determined by approximation.
- (3) A report filed under this Section shall constitute the certificate of birth for the infant.
- (4) If the child is identified and a certificate of birth is found or obtained, any report filed under this Section shall be sealed and filed and may be opened only by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by regulation.
(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 73-13)
(Source: P.A. 76-678.)