This article shall be titled "Curfew and Hitchhiking."
The Menominee Tribal Legislature is empowered
by the Menominee Constitution and Bylaws to enact ordinances for the
preservation of tribal welfare, peace, and safety.
The following provisions regarding curfew and
hitchhiking are enacted in an effort to curb a serious and violent
increase in criminal gang-related activity which threatens the health,
welfare and safety of the Menominee Indian Reservation and its residents.
No child 17 years of age or under shall hitchhike
within the exterior boundaries of the Menominee Indian Reservation.
"Hitchhiking" means the physical presence of a child 17 years of age
or under on any road within the exterior boundaries of the Menominee
Reservation who signals in any way that he or she is asking for a
ride from passing vehicles.
This article repeals Menominee Tribal Ordinance
No. 83-23 and shall become effective immediately upon final passage
by the Menominee Tribal Legislature. The repealing effect of this
article shall not effect the prosecution of violations under Menominee
Tribal Ordinance No. 83-23 committed by any person prior to the enactment
of this article.