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ORS 163.545 — Child neglect in the second degree

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ORS 163.545 — Child neglect in the second degree

163.545 Child neglect in the second degree. (1) A person having custody or control of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child. (2) Child neglect in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §174; 1991 c.832 §2]

Source: Oregon Legislature — ORS 2025 Edition, Chapter 163 · ORS 163.545

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Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons 2025 EDITION OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS HOMICIDE ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES COERCION SEXUAL OFFENSES OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY VISUAL RECORDING OF SEXUAL CONDUCT OF CHILDREN INVASION OF PRIVACY MISCELLANEOUS STALKING SEXUAL ABUSE RESTRAINING ORDERS HOMICIDE
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163.545 Child neglect in the second degree. (1) A person having custody or control of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child. (2) Child neglect in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §174; 1991 c.832 §2]

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