(A) Prohibition.
(1) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, highways, alleys, parks, playgrounds, other public places or buildings, or vacant lots during the hours when the person is required to be in attendance at either a public or other school as required by state law.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to encourage or assist a student not to attend or return to school unless the absence is excused by an authorized school official or the excuse is recognized by law.
(3) This section is in no way intended to replace the New Mexico Compulsory School Attendance Law being NMSA Chapter 22, Article 12.
(4) This section is in no way intended to replace the mandatory truancy supervision by the local school boards and authorities and the governing authorities of other schools required by law.
(B) Failure of parental responsibility. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor to permit a minor to violate the provisions of division (A) above.
(Ord. 604, passed 9-9-1996) Penalty, see § 134.99