(a) Definitions.
(1) A “minor” is defined as any person who has not yet attained their 18th birthday.
(2) An “adult” is defined as any person who has attained their 18th birthday.
(3) “With their parents permission” is defined as the prior express permission by the parent or legal guardian of a minor to be under the direct supervision and control of some adult other than their parent or legal guardian.
(4) An “emergency situation” is defined as a sudden or unforseen situation which creates an eminent danger requiring immediate action to prevent harm or injury to any person, property or the public at large and without such remedial action said harm or injuries would or could be enhanced.
(b) Provisions. No minor shall loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the streets, parks, playgrounds, public places, public buildings, places of amusement or entertainment, vacant lots or unsupervised areas between the hours of 11:00 p.m. (2300 hrs) and 6:00 a.m. (0600 hrs) the following morning. Between the aforementioned hours, no minor shall ride about the City on bicycles, motorcycles, any play vehicles or in vehicles without a set destination.
No minor shall refuse to give their proper name and address to any police officer when requested. No parent, legal guardian or adult over the age of 18 years, having care and custody of said minor, shall permit any of the above activities.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) These provisions shall not apply to any minor accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or any adult over the age of 18 years having care and custody of said minor with their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission.
(2) These provisions shall not apply to a minor involved in an emergency situation.
(3) These provisions shall not apply to any minor directly involved in employment that requires the minor’s presence after 11 o’clock PM (2300 hours) for the minor’s employment or his or her direct travel from and to his or her place of employment.
(4) These provisions shall not apply to any organized activity sponsored by any school, church or recognized organization. Minors shall have 30 minutes prior to or after the termination of said activity to arrive at the activity or return to his or residence.
(d) Penalties.
(1) Any person convicted of violating this provision may be subject to a fine of up to $100.00 for first and second offenses.
(2) Any person convicted of violating this provision for a third or subsequent offense may be subject to a fine of up to $500.00.
(3) Community service may be imposed on both the parent, legal guardian, and juvenile in lieu of, or in addition to any monetary fines.
(Ord. 240. Passed 10-4-95.)