For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOW.
Either permit or neglect to prevent. Allow requires actual or constructive knowledge on the part of the parent, guardian or other person charged with violation of this subchapter, that is, the person charged must actually know about the minor's violation of this subchapter, or where the circumstances were such that a reasonable prudent person should have known the minor was violating this subchapter.
CITY.
The corporate limits of the City of Pikeville.
MINOR.
A person under the age of eighteen (18), or, as may be otherwise phrased, any person of the age of seventeen (17) or under.
PARENT.
Any person having legal custody of a minor:
(A) As a natural, adopted parent, or step-parent;
(B) As a legal guardian;
(C) As a person who stands "in loco parentis";
(D) As a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of Court.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place, whether privately or publicly owned, to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and including, but not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transportation facilities, theaters, places of entertainment, restaurants, stores, and shops.
REMAIN. To stay behind, to tarry, or to stay upon or in any public place.
(Ord. 0-96-006, passed 9-23-96)