§ 76-4-206 — Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

(1) (1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years old or older.
(1)(a)(ii) "Minor" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits contributing to the delinquency of a minor if the actor:
(2)(a) is an adult; and
(2)(b) commits any act or engages in any conduct that the actor knows or should know would have the effect of causing or encouraging a minor to commit an act that would be a class B misdemeanor, a class C misdemeanor, or an infraction under a federal or state statute or a county or municipal ordinance.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) A violation of Subsection (2) does not require that the minor be found to be delinquent or to have committed a delinquent act.
(5) An offense committed under Subsection (2) is in addition to any completed or inchoate offense which the actor may have committed personally or as a party.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 301, 2024 General Session