For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
EMANCIPATED MINOR. A minor who no longer has a parent-child relationship as a result of marriage, or as a result of being recognized as an adult by a court of competent jurisdiction.
LEGITIMATELY PARENTALLY-APPROVED ERRAND. A minor performing a necessary task at the direction of the minor’s parent, and the non-performance of the errand, or delay of performance until after curfew hours have abated, would result in injury or undue hardship.
MINOR. Any un-emancipated, or unmarried, person under the age of 18 years.
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a minor:
(1) As a natural parent;
(2) As an adoptive parent;
(3) As a legal guardian; or
(4) As a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court.
PUBLIC PLACE. A publicly, or privately, owned place to which the public, or substantial numbers of people, have access. A PUBLIC PLACE does not include the residence of a minor, or the residence of a minor’s parent, or a responsible adult.
RESPONSIBLE ADULT. A person at least 21 years of age to whom a parent has given permission to accompany a minor.
(Prior Code, § 7.08.01) (Ord. 2003-13, passed - -)