### 92 Offence to leave child unattended > > (1) A person who has the control or charge of a child must not leave the child without making reasonable provision for the child's supervision and care for a time which is unreasonable. > > > > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both. > > > (2) Proceedings for an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS92@Gs1@EN) – > > > > > > (a) must not be brought against a person who is under 16 years of age and is not the parent of the child; and > > > > > > > (b) may only be brought after consultation with the Secretary.

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