SEC. 7-71. CURFEW; VIOLATION.

   No minor shall be in or remain in or upon public property, a public place, on the premises of any establishment or vacant lot within the city during curfew hours.

(`64 Code, Sec. 20-10) (Ord. No. 2452)

SEC. 7-72. CURFEW; EXCEPTIONS.

   This prohibition set out in section 7-71 shall not apply if the minor is:

   (A)   Accompanied by his/her parent or guardian;

   (B)   On an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by his/her parent or guardian;

   (C)   Going directly to, returning directly home from, or attending a meeting, entertainment or recreational activity supervised or sponsored by a local education authority or governmental agency;

   (D)   In a motor vehicle engaged in interstate travel;

   (E)   In the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence or abutting the residence of a next-door neighbor if the neighbor did not complain to the city about the minor's presence;

   (F)   Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution; or

   (G)   Present in or upon public property or a public place in connection with or required by some legitimate business, trade, profession or occupation in which the minor is lawfully engaged.

(`64 Code, Sec. 20-11) (Ord. No. 2452, 3031)

SEC. 7-73. PARENTS RESPONSIBLE.

   No parent or guardian shall permit a minor to do any of the acts prohibited in section 7-71.

(`64 Code, Sec. 20-12) (Ord. No. 2452)

ARTICLE V. GRAFFITI

SEC. 7-80. DECLARATION OF GRAFFITI AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE.

   The city council hereby finds and determines that graffiti is a public nuisance and that the health, safety and welfare of the city’s residents shall be furthered by the establishment of a graffiti prohibition and removal program; sales, possession, and storage regulations for graffiti implements; and a reward for apprehension of persons damaging, destroying, or defacing public or private property.

(`64 Code, Sec. 19-4.1) (Ord. No. 2330, 2708)