For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CUSTODIAN. A parent, guardian, step-parent, foster parent, house parent or other person legally responsible for the care and custody of a minor, as defined by this chapter.
MINOR. Any person who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday and is not married, emancipated or a member of the armed services of the United States.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place which is generally open to and used by the public, whether it be publicly or privately owned, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, public vehicular areas, places of business and amusement parks and other common areas open to the public.
TOWN. The Town of Badin, North Carolina.
(Ord. 05-3, passed 2-8-2005)
It is unlawful for any minor to be in or upon or remain in or upon any public place, as defined in § 130.01 of this chapter, within the town or on any property or right-of-way belonging to the town and located outside the corporate limits of the town between the hours of midnight Friday and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or between midnight Saturday and 5:00 a.m. on Sunday or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following mornings on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
(Ord. 05-3, passed 2-8-2005) Penalty, see § 10.99
The restrictions provided by § 130.02 of this chapter shall not apply to any minor who is:
(A) Accompanied by his or her custodian, as defined in § 130.01 of this chapter;
(B) Accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 18 years of age who has the written permission of the minor’s custodian to have the minor under his or her supervision;
(C) Traveling in connection with his or her employment, religious activity or attendance at a function sponsored by the town or school;
(D) Temporarily within the town or on town property while engaged in interstate travels; or
(E) Attempting to obtain assistance in a medical emergency.
(Ord. 05-3, passed 2-8-2005)
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