[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Town of Snow Hill 2-12-1980 as Ord. No. 104. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Loitering — See Ch. 112.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
and referred to as the "Snow Hill Halloween Regulations."
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the
public health, safety and welfare of the Town of Snow Hill inhabitants
by establishing regulations for the conduct of persons in the Town
of Snow Hill on Halloween, October 31, of each year and to provide
enforcement and penalties for violators of these regulations.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
October 31 of each year or any other date which shall be
designated by the Mayor and Council for the undertaking of activities
and celebration of All Hallows' Eve.
[Amended 8-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-05]
It shall be unlawful for any person over 15 years of age to
appear in or upon any of the streets, highways, alleys, public parks,
or other public places in the Town of Snow Hill in any mask or disguise
whereby the identity of the person is concealed, without permission
of the Chief of Police.
[Amended 8-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-05]
It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on the streets,
highways, alleys, public parks, public homes, private homes or public
spaces in the Town of Snow Hill to make trick or treat visitations,
provided that this section shall not apply to children 15 years of
age of less who are in costume nor to adults who are accompanying
children 15 years of age or less on trick or treat visitations, prior
to 8:00 p.m.
[Amended 9-13-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-5]
Any person who shall violate any provision of
this chapter shall be guilty of a municipal infraction as defined
in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 23A, § 3, and
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $400.
