For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall
apply:
AFTER HOURS
The period of time each night between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. EST or DST depending on which is in effect in the
Township.
ESTABLISHMENT
Any publicly owned place of business, amusement or entertainment
open to the public or any segment thereof.
MINOR
Any person less than 18 years of age.
OPERATOR
Any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation
owning, operating, managing or conducting any establishment.
PARENT
The natural parent or guardian or adult person 21 years of
age or over responsible for the custody or care of any minor.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any public street, highway, alley, park, playground, vacant
lot, public building, business terminal or other similar place.
Any police officer taking a minor into custody under the provisions
of this chapter shall use his/her discretion in determining age. In
doubtful cases the police officer may require positive proof, and
until such proof is furnished the officer's judgment shall prevail.
In the case of athletic contests, school functions and other
properly supervised public functions, the terms of this chapter shall
not apply until a reasonable time after the conclusion of such contest
or events.