§ 54-171. Intent.  


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  • The intent of this article is to protect the physical and psychological well-being of minors, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or questioning youth, from exposure to the serious harms and risks caused by conversion therapy or reparative therapy by licensed providers, including but not limited to licensed therapists. These provisions are exercises of police power of the city for the public safety, health, and welfare; and its provisions shall be liberally construed to accomplish that purpose.

(Ord. No. 4666-16, § 1, 11-7-2016)