The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general welfare and protect the general public through the reduction of juvenile violence and crime within the town; promote the safety and well-being of the town’s youngest citizens, persons under the age of 17, whose inexperience renders them particularly vulnerable to becoming participants in unlawful activities, particularly unlawful drug activities, and to being victimized by older perpetrators of crime; and foster and strengthen parental responsibility for children.
(Ord. 2000-665, passed 10-17-2000)