Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4305 (2026)
Dealing in infant children.
✓ current as of May 2026
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§ 4305. Dealing in infant children.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he deals in humanity, by trading, bartering, buying, selling, or dealing in infant children.
Cross References. Section 4305 is referred to in section 5708 of this title; sections 2533, 5329, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8
cases, 1986–2017 · leading case: K.T. v. L.S., 118 A.3d 1136 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).
K.T. v. L.S., 118 A.3d 1136 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children).”
In re Adoption of B.A.B., 508 A.2d 556 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1986). “In its opinion, the court, sitting en banc, based its decision in part upon its understanding that the receipt of compensation for services rendered as an intermediary constitutes “dealing in humanity,” and thus a misdemeanor pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. § 4305. The court further…”
Huddleston v. Infertility Ctr. of Am. Inc., 31 Pa. D. & C.4th 128 (1996). “” 18 Pa.C.S. §4305. 5 Further, Pennsylvania courts have recognized that payments to or for natural parents by adoptive parents are permissible only when the payment is for services which directly benefit the child.”
K.T. v. L.S., 118 A.3d 1136 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children).”
In re Adoption of C.W.S., 42 Pa. D. & C.4th 68 (1998). “— Payments made by the adoptive parents to an intermediary or a third party for reimbursement of the following expenses, calculated without regard to the income of the adoptive parents, are permissible and are not in violation of 18 Pa.”
J.M.P. v. M.C.K. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children).”
K.T. & M.T. v. L.S. f/k/a L.R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children).”
K.T. & M.T. v. L.S. f/k/a L.R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children).”
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