This chapter shall be known as the "Curfew Ordinance
of 1964."
The Council of the Borough of Freedom, being
cognizant of the problem of juvenile delinquency and believing that
it can be dealt with more effectively by regulating the hours during
which minors less than 18 years of age may remain in public places
and certain establishments without adult supervision and by defining
more clearly certain duties and responsibilities upon those who have
the custody and responsibility for the care of such minors, directs
that in the administration and enforcement of this chapter the fundamental
purpose of reducing juvenile delinquency shall be foremost.
It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain
in or upon any public place or establishment in the Borough of Freedom
after hours unless accompanied by a parent or upon an errand of other
legitimate business directed by a parent or unless engaged in gainful,
lawful employment after hours, in which case said minor shall carry
written identification and evidence of employment.
It shall be unlawful for any operator of an
establishment knowingly to permit any minor to remain on or upon the
premises of said establishment after hours.
Each violation of the provisions of this chapter
shall constitute a separate offense.
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized from
time to time to promulgate such rules and regulations, including the
extension of hours for special occasions, as in his sole and controlled
discretion shall be necessary or useful in the enforcement of this
chapter.