§4010. Spiritual treatment
1. Treatment not considered abuse or neglect. Under subchapters I to VII, a child shall not be considered to be abused or neglected, in jeopardy of health or welfare or in danger of serious harm solely because treatment is by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization.
[PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
2. Treatment to be considered if requested. When medical treatment is authorized under this chapter, treatment by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization may also be considered if requested by the child or the child's parent.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §182 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §182 (COR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION
Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
22 §4004-A. Voluntary agreements
22 §4005. Parties' rights to representation; legal counsel
22 §4005-C. Rights of persons who are not parties (REPEALED)
22 §4005-D. Access to and participating in proceedings
22 §4005-E. Relatives; visitation and access; placement (REPEALED)
22 §4005-F. Determinations of parentage
22 §4005-G. Department responsibilities regarding kinship and sibling placement
22 §4005-H. Relatives; visitation or access; placement by court
22 §4007. Conducting proceedings
22 §4008. Records; confidentiality; disclosure
22 §4008-A. Child abuse and neglect investigations; disclosure
22 §4009. Penalty for violations
22 §4010-A. Child abuse policies