(a) Definition. As used in this section: “attempt” means an endeavor to accomplish the leading, taking, carrying, decoying, or enticing beyond mere preparation, but falling short of execution of the ultimate design or any part of it.
(b) Prohibitions. No person shall:
(1) Annoy, disturb, or make indecent advances to a child under the age of sixteen years;
(2) Lead or attempt to lead, take, carry, decoy, or entice away a child under the age of sixteen years without just cause or without the authority of any person having lawful charge or custody of such child, with intent to detain or conceal such child from its parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge or custody thereof; or
(3) Knowingly harbor or conceal a child so led, taken, carried, decoyed or enticed away.
(c) Intent to Detain or Conceal. It shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to detain or conceal as used in subsection (b) hereof when any person leads, takes, carried, decoys or entices a child under sixteen years of age into an automobile, inhabited or uninhabited dwelling, wooded area, vacant lot or any other location where such a child could be concealed or detained.
(Ord. 67-48. Passed 10-4-67.)
(d) Misdemeanor Classification. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.