For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CURFEW HOURS. The period from 10:00 p.m. any evening of the week, until 6:00 a.m. the following day.
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, natural disaster, an automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement or entertainment.
GUARDIAN. (1) A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or (2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.
PARENT. A person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent of another person.
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, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.
RESPONSIBLE ADULT. A person at least 18 years of age, authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
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.
(Ord. 683 C.S., passed 4-1-98)