(1) No parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a
child younger than 6 years of age shall leave such child unattended or
unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes;
however, no such person shall leave a child unattended for any period of
time if the motor vehicle is running or the health of the child is in
danger.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty
of a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable by a fine of:
(a) Not more than $100; or
(b) Not less than $50 and not more than $500 if the motor vehicle was
running or the health of the child was in danger at the time of
violation.
(3) Any law enforcement officer who observes a child left unattended or
unsupervised in a motor vehicle in violation of subsection (1) may use
whatever means are reasonably necessary to protect the minor child and
to remove him from the vehicle.
(4) If the child is removed from the immediate area notification should
be placed on the vehicle.
(5) The child shall be remanded to the custody of the Department of
Health and Rehabilitative Services pursuant to chapter 39, unless the
law enforcement officer is able to locate the parents or legal guardian
or other person responsible for the child.