The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish a curfew for minors in the town and to promote the health, safety and welfare of both minors and adults in the town and in recognition of:
(A) The particular vulnerability of the youth to nighttime and drug related crime;
(B) The inability of many young people to make critical decisions in an informed, mature manner; and
(C) The importance of the parental role in child rearing.
(1987 Code, § 3-1-16(e))
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GUARDIAN. One who legally has the care and management of the person of a child, defined as minor by this chapter.
MINOR. A person who has not reached his or her sixteenth birthday and is not married, emancipated or a member of the armed services of the United States.
PUBLIC PLACE. Areas such as, but not limited to, common areas open to all for common use; alleys, streets or public places, or places of business and amusement; public vehicular areas, highways and parks; establishments open to the public for the conduct of business.
(1987 Code, § 3-1-16(e))
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