Every parent or legal guardian who, by any act, omission or threats contributes to or induces or endeavors to induce his or her dependent child or ward to violate any requirements of this code or a state statute concerning illegal acts shall be subject to a civil penalty. For the purposes of this section, a parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 years shall have the duty to exercise reasonable care, supervision, protection and control over his or her minor child or ward.
(Prior Code, § 2-702) Penalty, see § 131.99