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1 Communicable Disease; Exemption Based on Religious Belief. Amend RSA 141-C:20-c to read as follows:
141-C:20-c Exemptions.
A child shall be exempt from immunization if:
I. A physician licensed under RSA 329, or a physician exempted under RSA 329:21, III, certifies that immunization against a particular disease may be detrimental to the child's health. The exemption shall exist only for the length of time, in the opinion of the physician, such immunization would be detrimental to the child. An exemption from immunization for one disease shall not affect other required immunizations.
II. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of religious beliefs. The parent or legal guardian shall sign a form stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Communicable Disease; Exemption Based on Religious Belief. Amend RSA 141-C:20-c to read as follows:
141-C:20-c Exemptions.
A child shall be exempt from immunization if:
I. A physician licensed under RSA 329, or a physician exempted under RSA 329:21, III, certifies that immunization against a particular disease may be detrimental to the child's health. The exemption shall exist only for the length of time, in the opinion of the physician, such immunization would be detrimental to the child. An exemption from immunization for one disease shall not affect other required immunizations.
II. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of religious beliefs. The exemption shall require no more information than a statement that the child has not been immunized because of religious belief pursuant toRSA 141-C:20, II and a signature by the parent or legal guardian.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.