FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT 1972 - SECT 173

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT 1972 - SECT 173

173—Leaving child under certain circumstances an offence

A near relative liable to maintain any child who leaves the child without, or fails to provide the child with, adequate means of support, and goes to reside either temporarily or permanently, outside the State, is guilty of an offence.

Penalty: Division 6 fine or division 6 imprisonment.