For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CURFEW HOURS.
(1) It is a curfew violation for a child 15, 16, or 17 years of age to be in a public place:
(a) Between 12:00 midnight and 5 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday;
(b) After 10 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; or
(c) Before 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
(2) It is a curfew violation for a child less than 15 years of age to be in a public place after 10 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on any day.
DESIGNATED ADULT. A person who is:
(1) Designated or given permission by a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent, or guardian or another person to supervise the parent's child or children under this subchapter; and
(2) Is at least 18 years of age.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement or entertainment.
GUARDIAN.
(1) A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person or a minor, or
(2) A public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.
OPERATOR. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation operating, managing or conducting any establishment. The terms includes the members or partners of an association or partnership, the officers of a corporation, members or managers of a limited liability company or other like kind individuals.
PARENT. A person who is:
(1) A natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent or another person; or
(2) At least 18 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, and shops.
REMAIN.
(1) To linger or stay, or
(2) To fail to leave premises when requested to do so by a police officer or the owner, operator, or other person in control of the premises.
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss of impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
(Ord. 00-13, passed 11-14-00)