§ 37-4. Parental responsibility.  


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  • A. 
    Any parent, as defined in § 37-2 of this chapter, in charge of a minor who is convicted of violating this chapter and who has failed or neglected to exercise reasonable supervision of said minor shall be presumed to have aided and assisted, allowed and/or permitted said minor in violation of this chapter.
    B. 
    Any parent, as defined in § 37-2 of this chapter, in charge of a minor who has failed or neglected to exercise reasonable supervision and control of the conduct of such minor, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-15, shall be liable in a civil action for any willful, knowing, malicious or unlawful injury, damage or destruction caused by said minor.