Nothing in this article 3.1 means that a person is mistreated or self-neglecting or in need of emergency or protective services for the sole reason that he or she is being furnished or relies upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the tenets and practices of that person's recognized church or religious denomination, nor does anything in this article 3.1 authorize, permit, or require any medical care or treatment in contravention of the stated or implied objection of such a person.
Source: L. 2012: Entire part amended, (SB 12-078), ch. 226, p. 998, § 1, effective May 29. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1302), ch. 265, p. 1272, § 5, effective September 14.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 26-3.1-106 as it existed prior to 2012. 26-3.1-110. Report concerning the implementation of mandatory reporting of elder abuse and exploitation - repeal. (Repealed)
Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-111), ch. 233, p. 1125, § 7, effective May 16.
Editor's note: Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2017. (See L. 2013, p. 1125.)