A person commits the offense of failing to supervise a child if the person:
A. Is the parent, lawful guardian, or other person over the age of eighteen (18) years who is lawfully charged with the care or custody of a child under the age of eighteen (18); and
B. Fails to provide appropriate and reasonable supervision of the child; or who aids, contributes or becomes responsible for the neglect, abuse or delinquency of the child.
C. Solicits, requests, commands, encourages or intentionally aids or acts with the child in violation of any federal, state or local law; or
D. Aids, contributes to, or becomes legally responsible for the neglect, abuse or delinquency of the child; or
E. Wilfully abuses, neglects or abandons the child in any manner likely to cause the child unnecessary suffering or injury, not arising to serious or substantial injury to his/her health or morals; or
F. A violation of this provision is a class B misdemeanor. (Ord. 77-12, 2012)
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