As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases
words and their derivations shall have the meanings indicated:
KNOWINGLY
Includes knowledge of information which a parent should reasonably
be expected to have concerning the whereabouts of a minor in that
parent's legal custody. It is intended to include and require neglectful
or careless parents to maintain a reasonable community standard of
parental responsibility through an objective test. It shall be no
defense that a parent was indifferent to the activities, conduct or
whereabouts of such minor.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 18 years of age, or in equivalent
phrasing sometimes employed herein, any person 17 or less years of
age.
PARENT
Any person having legal custody of a minor as a natural or
adoptive parent, as a legal guardian, as a person who stands in loco
parentis or as a person to whom legal custody has been given by court
order.
PARENTAL CONSENT
A written document signed by the parent, authorizing the
conduct of the minor, in accordance with the limitations herein.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, whether privately
or publicly owned, including, but not limited to, public streets,
roads, thoroughfares, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, recreation
or shopping areas, stores, cafes, restaurants, eating establishments,
public transportation facilities, vehicles used for public transportation,
parking lots, or any other public building, structure or area.
REMAIN or LOITER
To stay behind, to tarry, or to stay at or upon a public
place.
TIME OF NIGHT
Based upon the prevailing standard of time, whether Eastern
Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Saving Time, generally observed
at that hour by the public in the Village.
YEARS OF AGE
Years of age continues from one birthday to, but not including,
the day of the next so that 17 or less years of age is equivalent
to under 18 years of age.