§ 5-801. Confinement in dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle

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(a) In general. -- A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.

(b) Penalties for violation. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 399A; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 1986, ch. 462.

                    
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