Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 246
246. Whosoever shall be guilty of abandoning or exposing any
child under the age of seven years shall be liable to imprisonm ent
for a term from seven months to one year.
If child dies or
sustains injury.
Amended by:
IX.1859.I6;
V .1868.16;
VI.1947.10;
III.2002.48.
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