For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY. A circumstance or combination of circumstances requiring immediate action to prevent property damage, serious bodily injury, or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately owned place of business to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment.
GUARDIAN. An adult appointed pursuant to M.S. §§ 525.6155 or 525.8165, as amended from time to time, who has the power and responsibilities of a parent as defined by M.S. § 525.619, as amended from time to time.
JUVENILE. A person 17 years of age or younger who is not married or who has not been legally emancipated.
PARENT. Birth parents, adoptive parents, and step parents.
PROPRIETOR. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation operating, managing, owning, or conducting any establishment. The term includes the members or partners of an association or partnership and the officers of a corporation.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, and including but not limited to streets, highways, alleys, parking lots, parks, and the common areas of libraries, schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, shopping areas, and shops.
RESPONSIBLE ADULT. A person over the age of 18 years specifically authorized by the parent or guardian of the juvenile to have custody and control of the juvenile.
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 body part or organ.
(Ord. 313, passed 4-20-95)