As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
CITY: The local government of the city of Helena, Montana, and all of the area located within its geographical boundaries.
CURFEW: A regulation establishing restrictions upon the time of day during which minor persons may appear on any of the streets or public places of the city of Helena, Montana.
LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY: The offices of the city of Helena police department located in the civic center, or the Lewis and Clark County sheriff's office, both located in the city of Helena.
MASCULINE GENDER: Shall include the feminine gender.
MINOR: Any person who has not attained the age of fifteen (15) years.
PARENT: Any person having legal custody of a minor: a) as a natural or adoptive parent; b) as a legal guardian; c) as a person who stands in loco parentis; or d) is a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of court.
PERSON: Any human being, male or female.
PUBLIC PLACE: Any park, playground, school yard or other publicly owned property.
SINGULAR NUMBER: Shall include the plural number.
STREET: Any public street, highway, alley or other public way within the city of Helena, Montana. (Ord. 2252, 6-28-1982)