§ 5-27-222. Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency

(a) It is unlawful for a parent or person standing in loco parentis to a minor to grossly neglect a parental duty to the minor if the gross neglect:

1. (1) Proximately results in the delinquency of the minor; or

2. (2) Fails to correct the delinquency of the minor.

(b) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).