Missouri Laws 210.070 – Prophylactic eye drops at birth — objection to, when
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
1. A physician, midwife, or nurse who shall be in attendance upon a newborn infant or its mother shall drop into the eyes of such infant a prophylactic medication approved by the state department of health and senior services.
2. Administration of such eye drops shall not be required if a parent or legal guardian of such infant objects to the treatment *because it is against the religious beliefs of the parent or legal guardian*.
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 210.070
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020