This chapter shall be known as the "Curfew Ordinance of 1972."
The Council of the Borough of Baden, being cognizant of the problem
of juvenile delinquency and believing that it can be dealt with more effectively
by regulating the hours during which minors less than 18 years of age may
remain in public places and certain establishments without adult supervision
and by defining more clearly certain duties and responsibilities of those
who have the custody and responsibility for the care of such minors, directs
that in the administration and enforcement of this chapter the fundamental
purpose of reducing juvenile delinquency shall be foremost.
It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain in or upon any public place
or establishment in the Borough of Baden after hours, unless accompanied by
a parent or upon an errand or other legitimate business directed by a parent
or unless engaged in gainful, lawful employment after hours, in which case
said minor shall carry written identification and evidence of employment.
It shall be unlawful for any operator of an establishment knowingly
to permit any minor to remain in or upon the premises of said establishment
after hours.
Each violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a
separate offense.
[Amended 5-15-1985 by Ord. No. 759]
A. Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $300
and costs of such proceedings or, upon default of payment of such fine and
costs, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than 30 days.
B. Any minors who shall violate this chapter more than three
times shall be reported to a society, department of government or organization
whose purpose is to take charge of incorrigibles and delinquents, and proceedings
will be then taken in the Court of Quarter Sessions or Juvenile Court for
their permanent welfare, and a like procedure shall be taken in cases where
the arrest of the parent or operator shall not be effective or where for any
other reason the provisions of this chapter cannot be made effective by fines
and penalties imposed thereunder.
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized from time to time to promulgate
such rules and regulations, including the extension of hours for special occasions,
as in his sole and uncontrolled discretion shall be necessary or useful in
the enforcement of this chapter.