For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOW. Either permit or neglect to prevent. It requires actual or constructive knowledge on the part of the parent or guardian, that is, the parent or guardian must actually know about the child violating this section, or the circumstances must be such that a reasonably prudent parent or guardian should have known the child was violating this section.
MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 or, as may be otherwise phrased, any person of the age of 17 or under.
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a minor:
(1) As a natural or adoptive parent;
(2) As a legal guardian;
(3) As a person who stands “in loco parentis”; or
(4) Or as a person whom legal custody has been given by order of court.
REMAIN. To stay behind, to tarry, or to stay unnecessarily upon or in any public assembly, building, place, street, or highway.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 3-18-2008)