36.03.160 Primary Neglect. Penalty –

(a) Any person who willfully fails, as a guardian who is legally and/or voluntarily responsible for an Elder's welfare to provide food, shelter, clothing, or services necessary to maintain the physical and mental well-being of the Elder, as defined in this code, is guilty of primary neglect and may be punished according to this code.

(b) Penalty.

(1) Any person convicted of Primary Neglect against an Elder shall be imprisoned for a term of not less than fifteen (15) days, not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days and shall be fined an amount not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00), not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00). Complete Mandatory Requirements (1-4) in Section 36.04.040.

(2) Per the second offense of Primary Neglect, the sentence shall double.

(3) Per the third offense of Primary Neglect, the sentence shall triple.