§ 38-1. Enticing minor into vehicle.

(a) Prohibited conduct.

Except as otherwise specified in this section, no person may, by any means, solicit, coax, entice, or lure any minor to enter into any vehicle, regardless of whether the person knows the age of the minor.

(b) Exceptions.

This section does not apply to:

(1) a person who has express or implied permission from the minor's parent, guardian, or other legal custodian for the activity; or

(2) a law enforcement officer, medic, firefighter, or other person who undertakes the activity:

(i) in response to a bona fide emergency situation; or

(ii) otherwise in the reasonable belief that it was necessary to preserve the health, safety, or welfare of the minor.

(c) Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.