California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §15610.63: “Physical abuse” means any of the following: (a) Assault, as defined in Section 240 of the Penal Code.
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Statute defines 'physical abuse' to include assault, battery, assault with deadly weapon, sexual offenses (rape, sodomy, sexual battery), unlawful physical restraint, food/water deprivation, and misuse of chemical restraints or medication.
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