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Maine · Through January 1, 2026

17-A M.R.S. §557: Other defenses

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  1. TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
  2. PART 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
  3. CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY

For the purposes of this chapter, a person who in good faith provides treatment for a child or dependent person by spiritual means through prayer may not for that reason alone be determined to have knowingly endangered the welfare of that child or dependent person.

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