This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Ordinance Regulating
the Presence and Conduct of Minors on Streets and Public Places."
It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain, idle, wander, stroll or
play in any public place either on foot or to cruise about without a set destination
in any vehicle in, about or upon any place in the Township between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the days of October 25 through October 31 of
each year unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, custodian or other adult
person having custody or control of such minor or unless the minor is on an
emergency errand or specific business or activity directed or permitted by
his parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of
the minor or where the presence of such minor is connected with or required
by some legitimate employment, trade, profession or occupation.
Any minor attending a special function or entertainment of any church, school, club, or other organization that requires such minor to be out at a later hour than that called for above shall be exempt from the provisions of §
162-4 of this article, provided the church, school, club or other organization shall register in advance with the Chief of Police or his designate to have the minors stay out to this later hour. The registrant shall state the time the function or entertainment shall end, and the minors who attend the function shall be required to be in their homes or usual places of abode within 1/2 hour after the function is ended.
Any minor violating the provisions of this article shall be dealt with
in accordance with the juvenile court law and procedure.
As used in this article, 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
or is responsible for the care and welfare of the juvenile.
JUVENILE
An individual who is under the age of 18 years.
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.
Any violator of this article shall be required to perform community
service and may be subject to a fine of up to $1,250. If both a juvenile and
the juvenile's parent or guardian violate this article, they shall be required
to perform community service together.