A new mother leaves her infant daughter in a safe place at a nurse's station in a hospital. This mother is protected from legal prosecution or with reduced legal prosecution by what legislation?

A. Safe haven law
B. ParensĀ patriae
C. Abandoned infant law
D. Best interest of the child act
E. Federal Child Abuse Amendments


Answer: A

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