For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTHORIZED ADULT. Any person who is at least 18 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have custody and control of a juvenile.
CITY COUNCIL. The Lino Lakes City Council.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life
JUVENILE. A person under the age of 18 years. The term does not include persons under 18 who are married or have been legally emancipated.
PARENT. Any persons having legal custody of a juvenile:
(a) As natural, adoptive parent or stepparent;
(b) As a legal guardian; or
(c) As a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, roadways, parks, public recreation, entertainment or civic facilities, school and the common areas of hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
(Prior Code, § 501.03) (Ord. 23-95, passed 12-11-1995)