(1) A person who has the control or charge of a child must not leave the child without making reasonable provision for the child's supervision and care for a time which is unreasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case.
Penalty: 15 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 months.
(2) Proceedings for an offence under sub-section (1)—
(a) must not be brought against a person who is under 16 years of age and is not the parent of the child; and
(b) may only be brought by a person after consultation with the Secretary.