§ 50-242. Abuse of a child.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this section the following terms mean:

Abuse is any physical injury inflicted by an aggressor against a child other than by accidental means. Discipline, including spanking, administered in a reasonable manner shall not be construed as abuse.

Aggressor is the person whose conduct causes or tends to cause physical injury to a child.

Child is a person under the age of 17.

(b)

A person commits the ordinance violation of abuse of a child if that person:

(1)

Attempts to cause physical injury to a child and such conduct is a substantial step toward the commission of the crime of attempting to cause physical injury and was done for the purpose of committing such assault; or

(2)

Intentionally causes physical injury to a child; or

(3)

Recklessly causes physical injury to a child.

(c)

Penalty. Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 180 days or by a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $1,000.00, or by both such imprisonment and fine.

(Ord. No. 070720, § 1, 7-12-07; Ord. No. 150448 , § 1, 6-11-15)