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§ 1-9-116.1. Liability of foster parent

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10a. Children and Juvenile Code
Article 1. Oklahoma Children's Code
Chapter 9. Programs, Contracts and Administrative Provisions
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 1-9-116.1
§ 1-9-116.1. Liability of foster parent
A foster parent who is acting in good faith and pursuant to the reasonable and prudent parent standard shall not be liable for property damage or injuries caused by the child or injuries to the child placed in his or her care when the child engages in appropriate activities and such damage or injuries result from the inherent risks typically associated with such activities. Nothing in this section shall prevent or limit the liability of a foster parent if the foster parent commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the child or other persons or their property, and that act or omission caused the damage or injuries.

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Laws 2017, c. 342, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 1-9-116.1, OK ST T. 10A § 1-9-116.1
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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