§557. Other defenses
For the purposes of this chapter, a person who in good faith provides treatment for a child or dependent person by spiritual means through prayer may not for that reason alone be determined to have knowingly endangered the welfare of that child or dependent person. [PL 2005, c. 373, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 110, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 373, §3 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY
17-A §552. Nonsupport of dependents
17-A §553. Abandonment of child
17-A §553-A. Illegal payment with respect to an adoption
17-A §554. Endangering the welfare of a child
17-A §554-A. Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor
17-A §554-B. Unlawful transfer of handgun to minor