As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning forth herein.
CURFEW HOURS. The period from 10:00 p.m. any evening of the week, until 6:00 a.m. the following day.
EMERGENCY. One or more unforeseen circumstances or the resulting state requiring immediate action, such as a fire, natural disaster, accident or situation requiring immediate action to prevent or to treat serious injury or loss to person or property.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately-owned place of business to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, places of amusement or entertainment.
GUARDIAN.
(1) A person who, pursuant to a court order, is designated as the guardian of a minor; or
(2) A public or private agency with which a court has placed the minor.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.
PARENT. A person who is a natural, adoptive or stepparent of another person.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the residents of the city or a substantial group of them have access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, establishments, parks, docks or beaches.
RESPONSIBLE ADULT. A person at least 18 years of age authorized by a parent or guardian to have care, custody or control of the minor.
TRUANCY HOURS. Seven a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or other hours as designated by the respective school district or school on days when school is in session.
(Ord. 2009-34, passed 5-20-2009)