2011 Kansas Code
Chapter 21. - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Article 36. - CRIMES AFFECTING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CHILDREN
21-3608 Endangering a child.
21-3608. Endangering a child. (a) Endangering a child is intentionally and unreasonably causing or permitting a child under the age of 18 years to be placed in a situation in which the child's life, body or health may be injured or endangered.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean a child is endangered for the sole reason the child's parent or guardian, in good faith, selects and depends upon spiritual means alone through prayer, in accordance with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination, for the treatment or cure of disease or remedial care of such child.
(c) Endangering a child is a class A person misdemeanor.
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