Sec. 16-3. Same—Parent, guardian, etc., permitting violation.

(a) It shall be unlawful and a Class 2 misdemeanor for the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of a person under the age of eighteen (18) years to knowingly permit such minor to violate the provisions of section 16-2.

(b) This section shall not apply to the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor who is member of the armed forces of the United States.