(A) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years to idle, wander about with no specific destination, stroll, play, congregate, or otherwise be present in any public place, either on foot or in a motor vehicle after the hour of 10:00 p.m. or before the hour of 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian.
(B) The foregoing notwithstanding, it shall not be a violation of this section for a juvenile to be present in a public place if the juvenile can establish that the presence is necessary to perform an errand or other specific activity at the direction of the juvenile’s parent, guardian, or custodian or to travel in the most practical and expeditious route from one nonpublic place to another nonpublic place at the specific direction of the juvenile’s parent, guardian, or custodian.
(C) Further, it shall not be a violation of this section for any juvenile to attend a special function or entertainment sponsored by any church, school, club, or other organization if the juvenile can establish that the attendance is with the specific permission of the juvenile’s parent, guardian, or custodian.
(Ord. 16, passed 11-1-2007) Penalty, see § 10.99