California Statutes
§ 16509. — 16509. (Added by renumbering Section 16508 by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 58.)
California § 16509.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 9.DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 4.PART 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. State Child Welfare Services
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 16509. (2026).
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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.
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Legislative History
Added by renumbering Section 16508 by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 58. Effective September 13, 1982.
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