§ 14-30.6. Child abuse in the second degree

Statutes | Cherokee Code Part II Chapter 14 Article VII § 14-30.6 | 2019

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to inflict physical injury, or to allow physical injury to be inflicted, or to create or allow to be created a substantial risk of physical injury, upon or to any child under 18 by other than accidental 

 means.

(b)

Child abuse in the second degree is an offense additional to other civil and criminal provisions and is not intended to repeal or preclude any other sanctions or remedies.

(c)

Child abuse in the second degree shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00 not more than $5,000.00, by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

(Ord. No. 117, 3-3-2000 Ord. No. 369, 8-9-2000)