Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 16509

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 16509 - Cultural and religious practices and beliefs differing from general community standards

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.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 16509

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