As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CONVERSION THERAPY or REPARATIVE THERAPY
Any treatment that aims to convert one's sexual orientation
or gender expression, including efforts to change behaviors or gender
expression or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attraction
or appeal towards individuals of the same sex. The term does not include
treatment or therapies designed to provide acceptance, support and
understanding for the facilitation of an individual's coping,
social support and identity exploration and development, including
sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful
conduct or unsafe sexual practices without seeking to change sexual
orientation or gender identity or to provide assistance to those individuals
undergoing gender transition.
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
An individual who is licensed, registered or certified under
Pennsylvania law to provide mental health services, including, but
not limited to, a medical, doctorial or osteopathic physician, including
one who specializes in psychiatry; nurse, psychologist, social worker,
marriage and family therapy or professional counselor or any other
person who provides counseling, mental health or behavioral health
services as a part of the person's professional training or practice
under Pennsylvania law or rule or any student, intern, volunteer or
any other person assisting or acting under the direction or guidance
of any of these professionals, as well as any unlicensed individual
or those licensed in other jurisdictions.
MINOR
Any person less than 18 years of age.
Sexual orientation, gender identity or expression conversion or reparative therapy is prohibited. No mental health professional, licensed or unlicensed as described in §
238-1 above, shall engage in the Borough of Bellefonte in sexual orientation or gender conversion or reparative therapy involving a minor.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon
conviction before a District Judge of appropriate jurisdiction, be
liable to pay costs of prosecution and a fine of not less than $300
and not more than $1,000. Each day of violation shall constitute a
separate offense.