Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5006 · Chapter 1. General Provisions
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5006
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The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=5006.
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