§ 208-2. Parent or guardian responsible for violation by minor.

It shall be unlawful for any parent, legal guardian or other person having custody and care of any minor child under the age of 18 years, who shall assist, aid, abet, allow, permit or encourage said minor to violate the provisions of this chapter, as defined herein, either by words, overt act, by failing to act, by negligence or by lack of supervision and control over said minor child. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-15, any parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of said minor child, who fails or neglects to exercise reasonable supervision and control of such infant child, shall be liable in a civil action for any destruction or damage caused by such infant child offender under the provisions of this chapter.