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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 494

Offence to leave child unattended

    (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.



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