MAINE MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTES
CIVIL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
A child shall not be considered abused or neglected solely because their parent provides spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religion. However, medical treatment can be authorized if requested by a child or parent.
Maine Law Provides:
1. Treatment not considered abuse or neglect. Under subchapters I to VII, a child shall not be considered to be abused or neglected, in jeopardy of health or welfare or in danger of serious harm solely because treatment is by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recog¬nized religious organization.
2. Treatment to be considered if requested. When medical treatment is authorized under this chapter, treatment by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization may also be considered if requested by the child or his parent.
Maine Revised Statutes Title 22, Ch. 1071, Subchap. 1 § 4010
CRIMINAL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
A parent is not liable for child endangerment solely for providing their child with spiritual treatment in good faith.
Maine Criminal Statute:
MAINE defense to child endangerment
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 deemed to have knowingly endangered the welfare of that child or dependent person.
Maine Revised Statutes title 17A § 557