Vermont § 3503 - Corporal punishment prohibited
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3503 — Corporal punishment prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3503. Corporal punishment prohibited
- (a) As used in this chapter, “corporal punishment” means the intentional infliction of
physical pain upon the body of a child as a disciplinary measure. (b) No person employed by or agent of a licensed or registered child care facility shall
inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon a child attending the facility.
However, this section does not prohibit a person from using reasonable and necessary
force: (1) to quell a disturbance; (2) to obtain possession of dangerous objects upon the person of or within the control
of a child; (3) for the purpose of self defense; or (4) for the protection of persons or property. (Added 1983, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2007, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 16; 2021, No. 20, § 320.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3503 cover?
Section 3503 ("Corporal punishment prohibited") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 3503?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3503 apply to my situation?
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