[Adopted 10-22-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998]
For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases and words
shall have the meanings given herein:
CURFEW HOURS
A.
The continuous period commencing October 30 at 9:00 p.m. and ending
October 31 at 6:00 a.m.
B.
The continuous period commencing October 31 at 9:00 p.m. and ending
November 1 at 6:00 a.m.
EMERGENCY
An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting condition
that calls for immediate action. The term includes a fire, natural disaster,
automobile accident or other situation requiring immediate action to prevent
serious bodily injury or loss of life or damage to property.
ESTABLISHMENT
Any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which
it invites the public.
GUARDIAN
A.
A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a
minor; or
B.
A public or private agency, and authorized employees or agents thereof,
with whom a minor has been placed by a court.
MINOR
Any person less than 18 years of age.
OPERATOR
Any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation operating,
managing or conducting any establishment. The term includes the members or
partners of an association or partnership and the officers of a corporation.
PARENT
A person who is:
A.
The minor's natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent; or
B.
At least 22 years of age and authorized by the parent, as defined in Subsection
A, or guardian of the minor to have the care and custody of a minor.
PREMISES
The building, lot or land of an establishment.
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, sidewalks,
parks, playgrounds, the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses,
office buildings and transport facilities and private property open to the
public for entertainment, commerce or amusement.
REMAIN
To fail to leave the premises of any establishment when requested
to do so by a police officer or the owner, operator or employee of the establishment.
It shall be unlawful for:
A. A minor to be in any public place or remain on the premises
of any establishment during curfew hours in groups larger than five persons.
B. A minor to be in or upon private property in groups larger
than five persons during curfew hours without authorization from a property
owner.
C. A minor to be in any public place or remain on the premises
of any establishment during curfew hours while in possession of shaving cream,
eggs, soap, rocks, toothpaste, spray paint, flammable or combustible liquids
or any other items which have or may be used for vandalism.
D. A minor to be in any public place or remain on the premises
of any establishment during curfew hours with a group of any size, where one
member of a group is in possession of shaving cream, eggs, soap, rocks, toothpaste,
spray paint, flammable or combustible liquids or any other items which have
or may be used for vandalism.
E. A minor to be in or upon private property in a group
of any size during curfew hours without authorization from a property owner,
where one member of a group is in possession of shaving cream, eggs, soap,
rocks, toothpaste, spray paint, flammable or combustible liquids or any other
items which have or may be used for vandalism.
F. A parent or guardian of a minor knowingly to permit or,
by insufficient control, allow the minor to be in any public place or remain
on the premises of any establishment during curfew hours.
G. The owner, operator or any employee of an establishment
to knowingly allow a minor to remain on the premises of the establishment
during curfew hours.
The curfew hours on October 30, October 31 and November 1 may be amended
from time to time by resolution of the Town Board after public hearing.