A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection:
DELINQUENT CHILD: Shall include a minor who shall have been, or is, violating any Penal Statute of this State or who commits any offense listed in this Code.
MINOR OR CHILD: Shall include male or female persons who shall not have arrived at the age of eighteen (18) years at the time of the commission of the offense.
B. Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and wilfully cause, aid, abet or encourage a minor to be, to remain or to become a delinquent child, as defined herein. (2007 Code § 13-20)