For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOW. Either permit or neglect to prevent conduct in violation of this subchapter; provided, that the parent or guardian must have actual or constructive knowledge of the offending conduct, that is, the parent or guardian must actually know that the minor in his or her custody is violating this subchapter, or the circumstances must be such that a reasonably prudent parent or guardian should have known that the conduct of the minor was in violation of this subchapter.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a human-made or natural disaster, automobile accident, or any situation, requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
MINOR. Any unemancipated person under 18 years of age (17 or under).
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a minor:
(1) As a natural or adoptive parent;
(2) As a legal guardian;
(3) As a person who stands in loco parentis; or
(4) As a person to whom legal custody has been given or directed by order of a court.
PUBLIC PLACE. A place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes, but is not limited to, highways, streets, alleyways, transportation facilities, schools, places of amusement, parks, places of business, playgrounds, hallways, and lobbies and other common areas of apartment houses, hotels, hospitals, office buildings, shops, stores, restaurants, and other similar commercial establishments.
REASONABLE NECESSITY. That which an ordinarily prudent person would consider rational, just, and appropriate under the same or similar circumstances.
REMAIN. To stay behind, to tarry, or to linger upon or in any public place.
(Ord. 1011.1, passed 5-19-1999)