California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16509

WIC § 16509 Effective Sep 13, 1982Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5

Statute text

Cultural and religious child-rearing practices and beliefs which differ from general community standards shall not in themselves create a need for child welfare services unless the practices present a specific danger to the physical or emotional safety of the child.

Legislative history

Added by renumbering Section 16508 by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 58. Effective September 13, 1982.