As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GUARDIAN
A person, other than a parent, to whom legal custody of the
juvenile has been given by court order or who is acting in the place
of the parent and is responsible for the care and welfare of the juvenile.
JUVENILE
An individual who is under the age of 18 years.
[Amended 3-15-2001 by Ord. No. 3-01]
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, including but not
limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge,
alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation
facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot or any
other public building, structure or area.
This chapter shall not apply to any juvenile who can establish
that he or she is:
A. Engaged in an errand involving a medical emergency;
B. Attending an extracurricular school activity;
C. Attending an activity sponsored by a religious or community-based
organization; or
D. Attending other cultural, educational and social events that are
sponsored by a religious or community-based organization.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be required to perform
community service and may be subject to a fine of up to $1,000. If
both a juvenile and the juvenile's parent or guardian violate this
chapter, they shall be required to perform community service together.
Whenever any juvenile is engaged in conduct in violation of
this chapter, the police of the Township of Mine Hill are hereby authorized
and empowered to take such juvenile into custody in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Jersey.