Washington Code 26.44.015 – Limitations of chapter
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(1) This chapter shall not be construed to authorize interference with child-raising practices, including reasonable parental discipline, which are not injurious to the child’s health, welfare, or safety.
Terms Used In Washington Code 26.44.015
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) Nothing in this chapter may be used to prohibit the reasonable use of corporal punishment as a means of discipline.
(3) No parent or guardian may be deemed abusive or neglectful solely by reason of the parent’s or child’s blindness, deafness, developmental disability, or other disability.
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—Short title—2005 c 512: See notes following RCW 26.44.100.
Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
Application—Effective date—1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010.