(A) The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish a response for the need to protect minors from being placed into dangerous or vulnerable situations in the town.
(B) Unsupervised minors are particularly vulnerable to being induced to participate in drug abuse and other criminal activities during the nighttime.
(C) Minors often lack the ability to make informed, mature decisions when faced with the temptation to engage in criminal activities. Also, it is important that parents be encouraged to take an active role in the proper upbringing of their children. Furthermore, there is a need to protect businesses and other persons from vandalism committed by minors.
(D) This section will assist parents in the difficult task of child rearing and the town in regulating those activities which are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and to the peace and dignity of the town.
(Ord. 2008-05, passed 3-18-2008)