(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LOITER. To delay an activity, or to remain in a public place without purpose.
(B) Minors under 18 years of age. It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to loiter, or be in or upon, the public streets, highways, parks, playgrounds, or any other unsupervised place within the city limits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on any day and 5:00 a.m. the following day, unless the minor is on his or her way home by the most direct route, or be out in violation of a court- imposed curfew.
(C) Defense. The restrictions of division (B) above do not apply under the following circumstances:
(1) When the minor is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult person having the minor’s lawful care, custody, or control;
(2) When the minor is returning home by a direct route from, and within 30 minutes after, a school, religious, or other organized activity;
(3) When the minor is on an emergency errand or other legitimate business directed by the minor’s parent, guardian, or other adult person having lawful custody of the minor; and/or
(4) When the minor is going directly between his or her residence and a place of employment for the purpose of work.
(D) Responsibility of the parents, and the like. No parent, guardian, or other adult having custody and control of a minor under 18 years of age shall knowingly permit the minor to violate the provisions of this section.
(E) Responsibility of proprietor. No person operating, or in charge of, a place of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment, or other place of business, shall permit a minor to be in, or on, the place contrary to the provisions of this section. The person shall immediately order the minor violating this section to leave, and if the minor refuses to leave, the person shall immediately notify the Police Department of the violation.
(F) Construction. This section shall not be construed as permitting the presence at any time of any person under the age of 18 years, in any place where his or her presence is prohibited by any other law or ordinance.
(Ord. 144, passed 9-7-1993) Penalty, see § 130.99