(325 ILCS 5/4.02) (from Ch. 23, par. 2054.02)
Sec. 4.02.
Any physician who willfully fails to report suspected child
abuse or neglect as required by this Act shall be referred to the Illinois
State Medical Disciplinary Board for action in accordance with paragraph 22
of Section 22 of the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
Any dentist or dental hygienist who willfully fails to report suspected child
abuse or neglect as
required by
this Act shall be referred to the Department of Professional Regulation for
action in
accordance with paragraph 19 of Section 23 of the Illinois Dental Practice
Act.
Any other person
required by this Act to report suspected child abuse and neglect who
willfully fails to report such is guilty of a Class A
misdemeanor for a first violation and a Class 4 felony for a second or
subsequent violation.
(Source: P.A. 91-197, eff. 1-1-00; 92-801, eff. 8-16-02.)
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