# 26 V.S.A. § 1312: Faith cure; mind healing; laying on of hands

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1312

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 1312
- **Heading:** Faith cure; mind healing; laying on of hands
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 23 / Section 1312

## Text

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to persons professing and attempting to cure disease by means of “faith cure,” “mind healing,” or “laying on of hands,” but shall not apply to persons who merely practice the religious tenets of their church without pretending a knowledge of medicine or surgery.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 1311 § 1311. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1311.md)
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- [26 V.S.A. § 1313 § 1313. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1313.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 1314 § 1314. Illegal practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1314.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 1317 § 1317. Unprofessional conduct to be reported to Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1317.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 1318 § 1318. Accessibility and confidentiality of disciplinary matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1318.md)
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- [26 V.S.A. § 1353 § 1353. Powers and duties of the Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1353.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 1354 § 1354. Unprofessional conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C23_S1354.md)
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