§709-902 Abandonment of a child. (1) A person commits the offense of abandonment of a child if, being a parent, guardian, or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a child less than fourteen years old, the person deserts the child in any place with intent to abandon it.
(2) Leaving a newborn child at a hospital, fire station, or police station or with emergency services personnel pursuant to section 587D‑2 shall not constitute a violation of this section.
(3) Abandonment of a child is a misdemeanor. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1993; am L Sp 2007, c 7, §3]