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A person commits the offense of failing to supervise a minor if the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 18 years of age and the child has been found on private property or premises open to the public in violation of any provision of this Municipal Code.
A. It shall be an affirmative defense to the offense of failure to supervise a minor if the child’s violation of the code occurred in the presence of the person. It shall be an affirmative defense to the offense of failure to supervise a minor if the violation occurred on private property of the person.
B. It shall be a further affirmative defense that the person:
1. Took reasonable steps to control the conduct of the child at the time the person is alleged to have failed to supervise; or
2. Reported the act to the appropriate authorities.
The first time a person is convicted of any offense described in § 9.54.010, the person shall not be required to pay a fine exceeding $100 if the person successfully participates and completes a parent effectiveness program to the satisfaction of the court.