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(a) For the purpose of 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 33. Human Services, § 3503. Corporal punishment prohibited - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-33-human-services/vt-st-tit-33-sect-3503.html
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