Welfare and Institutions Code section 18950.5

For the purposes of this chapter, a child receiving treatment by spiritual means as provided in Section 16508 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall not for that reason alone be considered an abused or neglected child.

Source: Section 18950.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=18950.5. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/welfare_and_institutions_code_section_18950.5

Original Source: Section 18950.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=18950.5. (last accessed May 12, 2025).