Regulation .04 Child Discipline.

Child discipline shall be:

(1)

Appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child; and

(2)

Consistent with the requirements of this subtitle.

The provider or substitute may not:

(1)

Force a child to eat or drink;

(2)

Punish a child for refusing to eat or drink;

(3)

Withhold food or beverages as punishment; or

(4)

Spank, hit, shake, or use any other means of physical discipline.