§ 17-55. Desertion or exposure of child.  


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  • Any parent, guardian or other person within this city having the custody of any child on whom, by law or nature, the care and maintenance of such child devolves, who shall neglect suitably and to the extent of his ability to provide for the wants of such child; or who shall abandon any such child so that it is exposed or left in want as a charge upon the public; or anyone who shall knowingly allow any minor over the age of ten (10) years to enter any barroom or saloon where intoxicating liquors are sold or given away without the written consent of his parents or guardian; shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this Code.

(Ord. No. 19, § 24, 4-9-11)