§ 34-42. Harboring of minors; exception.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to harbor, keep secreted, cohabit with, or provide shelter for any unmarried minor without the consent of the parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of such minor.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to harbor, keep secreted, cohabit with, or provide shelter for any unmarried minor when the person knows such minor to be a parole violator or a fugitive from legal process.

(c)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons working in their official capacities as employees or members of the staffs of agencies licensed by the state and financed by the United States of America to harbor minors, nor shall such provisions apply to such agencies; provided, that such agencies shall at all times provide specific information concerning minors so harbored and shall release such minors to their parents, legal guardians or other persons having legal custody of such minors, or to any law enforcement agency, upon request; and provided further, that such agencies harboring minors shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after the arrival of a minor, notify the police department, and within seventy-two (72) hours, if possible, shall notify the parents, legal guardians or other persons having legal custody of such minors.

(Code 1950, § 811.2)