1. A. Whoever assumes the custody of a living infant of unknown parentage shall report on a form and in the manner prescribed by the Board within seven days to the registrar of the county or city in which such child was found, the following information:

   1. 1. The date and place of finding;
   2. 2. Sex, race and approximate birth date of such child;
   3. 3. Name and address of the persons or institution with whom such child has been placed for care;
   4. 4. Name given to such child by the custodian of the child; and
   5. 5. Such other data as may be required by the Board.
2. B. The place where such child was found shall be entered as the place of birth.
3. C. A report registered under this section shall constitute the certificate of birth for such infant.
4. D. If such child is identified and a certificate of birth is found or obtained, any report registered under this section shall be sealed and filed and may be opened only by order of a circuit court of the Commonwealth or in accordance with subdivision A 7 of § 32.1-252.

Code 1950, § 32-353.16; 1960, c. 451; 1979, c. 711; 1983, c. 240.