As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police of Ohio Township or a designated representative,
or any representative of another police force providing police services to
the Borough of Emsworth.
CURFEW HOURS
A.
On any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: 10:00 p.m. until
6:00 a.m. of the following day; and
[Amended 3-13-2002 by Ord. No. 924]
B.
On any Saturday or Sunday: 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.
DIRECT ROUTE
The shortest path of travel through a public place to reach a final
destination without any detour or stop along the way.
EMERGENCY
Means, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile
accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily
injury or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT
Any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which
the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement
or entertainment.
HOLDING LOCATION
A place designated by the Chief of Police to which a minor taken
into custody for a violation of this chapter will be delivered to await pick
up by a parent or juvenile authorities.
MINOR
Any person under 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.
A natural or adoptive parent of another person;
B.
A court-appointed guardian of another person; or
C.
At least 21 years of age and authorized by a parent or court-appointed
guardian to have the care and custody of another person.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any street, alley, highway, sidewalk, playground, park, plaza, building,
or other place used by or open to the public.
REMAIN
A.
To linger or stay unnecessarily; or
B.
To fail to leave premises when requested to do so by a police officer
or the owner, operator, or another person in control of the premises.
Within 18 months after the passage of this chapter, the Chief of Police
shall review this chapter and make recommendations to the Borough Council
concerning the effectiveness of and the continuing need for the chapter.