§ 50-231. Endangering the welfare of a child.

(a)

A person commits the ordinance violation of endangering the welfare of a child if he:

(1)

With criminal negligence acts in a manner that creates a substantial risk to the life, body or health of a child less than 17 years old;

(2)

Knowingly encourages, aids or causes a child less than 17 years of age to engage in any conduct which causes or tends to cause the child to come within the provisions of RSMo 211.031(1)(2)(d) or (1)(3)1;

(3)

Being a parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a child less than 17 years old, recklessly fails or refuses to exercise reasonable diligence in the care or control of such child to prevent him from coming within the provisions of RSMo 211.031(1)(1)(c), (1)(2)(d) or (1)(3)1; or

(4)

Knowingly encourages, aids or causes a child less than 17 years of age to enter into any room, building or other structure which is a public nuisance as defined in RSMo 195.130.

(b)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean the welfare of a child is endangered for the sole reason that he is being provided nonmedical remedial treatment recognized and permitted under the laws of this state.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 26.129)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 568.050.