(2)(a) The consent of a parent or legal guardian of a minor described in subsection (1) of this section is not required to authorize the care described in subsection (1) of this section.
(b) A parent or legal guardian who does not consent to the care described in subsection (1) of this section is not liable for payment for the care provided under subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 109.105; 1977 c.303 §1; 2012 c.26 §5; 2015 c.736 §48; 2019 c.456 §§1,1a]