§ 11-03-020. Cruelty to children.

(a)

Cruelty to children consists of any parent, guardian or other person having care or custody of any child:

(1)

Intentionally causing or permitting:

a.

The life of such child to be endangered; or

b.

The health of such child to be injured; or

c.

The morals of such child to be impaired.

(2)

Intentionally placing such child in a situation where:

a.

The life of such child is endangered; or

b.

The health of such child is injured; or

c.

The morals of such child is impaired.

(3)

Wilfully torturing, tormenting or cruelly punishing or injuring such child; or

(4)

Wilfully or negligently depriving such child of necessary food, clothing or shelter.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit the offense defined in this section.

(Code 1960, § 6-5-2; Ord. No. 552, 1-11-77)