For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHILD. A person under 18 years of age who is not and has not had his or her disabilities of minority removed for general purposes.
PARENT. The mother, a man as to whom the child is legitimate, or an adopted mother or father, a court appointed guardian or conservator of other person 18 years of age or older, authorized by the
parent, by a court order, or by the court appointed guardian or conservator to have the care and custody of a child.
(Ord. 560, passed 8-8-1995)