What Activities Give Rise to Strict Liability and What Defenses

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Essay

What activities give rise to strict liability and what defenses are available to strict liability?

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Definitions:

Rubella

A viral infection that can cause intellectual disabilities and heart disease in the embryo. Also called German measles.

Birth Defects

Abnormalities present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability, ranging from mild to severe.

Intellectual Disabilities

Disabilities characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, covering many everyday social and practical skills.

Independent Administrative Agencies

Government agencies that operate independently of the executive branch, generally with a unique purpose or function that does not fit within the traditional departmental executive structure.