Whoever maliciously, forcibly or fraudulently takes or entices away any child under the age of twelve (12) years, with intent to detain and conceal such child from its parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding ten (10) years, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

R.L. 1910, § 2435; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 265, emerg. eff. July 1, 1998 (effective date amended to July 1, 1999, by Laws 1998, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1002, c. 2, § 23, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998) (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 1999, 1st Extr. Sess, HB 1009, c. 5, § 169, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999 (superseded document available).