Prophylactic eye drops at birth — objection to, when
Known as the Uniform Parentage Act
The act spans §§ 210–210 (215 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories; (RSMo 1939 § 9994, A.L. 2018 S.B. 718 merged with S.B. 826 merged with S.B. 951); Prior revisions: 1929 § 9124; 1919 § 7340; 1909 § 8321
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 *.
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.