No person under the age of 17 shall loiter away from his home
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., nor shall any parent
or guardian of such minor knowingly permit such minor to loiter away
from his home during such hours, unless such minor is accompanied
by a parent, guardian or some person 21 years of age or older standing
in place of a parent, or unless performing an errand or duty if directed
by his parent or guardian, or of urgent necessity, or unless pursing
the duties of his employment in an expeditious and orderly manner,
or unless going directly home from places of business or amusement
or private homes.
[Amended 5-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-03]
A.
No person under 18 years of age may falsely represent his or her
age for the purpose of receiving any cigarette, nicotine product,
or tobacco product.
B.
No person under 18 years of age may purchase, attempt to purchase,
or possess any cigarette, nicotine product, or tobacco product except
as follows:
(1)
A person under 18 years of age may purchase or possess cigarettes,
nicotine products, or tobacco products for the sole purpose of resale
in the course of employment during his or her working hours if employed
by a retailer.
(2)
A person under 18 years of age, but not under 15 years of age, may
purchase, attempt to purchase or possess cigarettes, nicotine products,
or tobacco products in the course of his or her participation in an
investigation under § 254.916, Wisconsin Statutes, that
is conducted in accordance with § 254.916(3), Wisconsin
Statutes.
C.
No person may purchase cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine
products on behalf of, or to provide to, any person who is under 18
years of age. Any person who violates this subsection may be subject
to the penalties, excluding imprisonment, described in Wisconsin Statutes
§ 254.92(2m).
D.
A law enforcement officer shall seize any cigarette, nicotine product,
or tobacco product that has been sold to and is in the possession
of a person under 18 years of age.
E.
This § 670-22 is intended to strictly conform to Wisconsin Statutes § 254.92. All future amendments or renumbering of Wisconsin Statutes § 254.92 are incorporated herein by reference, and to the extent of any conflict with the provisions hereof, such statute shall control, to maintain uniform statewide regulation of purchase or possession of cigarettes and tobacco products by minors.
[Added by Ord. No. 513]
A.
The following persons are guilty of a violation of this section:[1]
(1)
Any person 18 years or older who intentionally encourages or contributes
to the delinquency or neglect of any child. This subsection includes
intentionally encouraging or contributing to an act by a child under
the age of 10 which would be a delinquent act if committed by a child
10 years of age or older.
(2)
Any parent, guardian, or legal custodian who, by neglect or disregard
of the morals, health, or welfare of the child, contributes to the
delinquency of that child. This subsection includes neglect or disregard
on the part of the parents which results in the commission or probable
commission by a child under the age of 10 of an act which would be
a delinquent act if committed by a child 10 years of age or older.
B.
Any act or failure to act contributes to the delinquency or neglect
of a child, although the child does not actually become neglected
or delinquent, if the natural and probable consequences of that act
or failure to act would be to cause the child to become delinquent
or neglected.
[Added 5-9-1995 by Ord. No. 95-615]
A.
GRAFFITI
SPRAY PAINT
WIDE-TIPPED MARKER
Definitions. In this section, the following terms have the meanings
indicated:
Any inscription, word, figure or design marked, scratched,
etched, drawn or painted with spray paint, liquid paint, ink, chalk,
dye or other similar substances on buildings, fences, structures,
and similar places without the express permission of the owner or
operator of the property.
Any container, regardless of the material from which it is
made, which is made or adapted for the purpose of spraying paint.
Any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip which,
at its broadest width, is three inches or greater.
B.
Prohibited conduct.
(1)
Sale of spray paint and wide-tipped markers to minors. No person,
firm, or corporation, except a parent or legal guardian, employer,
teacher or other person authorized to supervise minors, may sell or
give away or in any way furnish spray paint or wide-tipped markers
to any person under the age of 18.
(2)
Possession of spray paint and wide-tipped markers. No person under
the age of 18 may possess spray paint or wide-tipped markers in a
public or private place, without the express permission of the owner
or operator of the property.
C.
Display of spray paint and wide-tipped markers. The owner of an establishment
which offers spray paint or wide-tipped markers for sale shall:[1]
(1)
Place a sign in clear public view at or near the display of such
products stating: "Graffiti is against the law. The defacing of public
or private property is punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 or imprisonment
on default for up to 90 days."
(2)
Place a sign in the direct view of persons responsible for accepting
customer payment for spray paint or wide-tipped markers stating: "Selling
spray paint or wide-tipped markers to persons under 18 years of age
is against the law. Violators can be fined up to $2,500 or imprisoned
on default up to 90 days."
(3)
Display such paint or markers in such a manner as to make them inaccessible
to a customer present in the area allocated for customer use without
assistance from an employee of that establishment.
[Added 9-14-1999 by Ord. No. 99-19]
A.
Truancy and habitual truancy prohibited. No person shall be a truant
or a habitual truant as hereinafter defined.
B.
Contributing to truancy prohibited. No person, regardless of age,
shall perform any act of commission or omission which contributes
to a child's truancy from school. This section does not apply to a
person who has under his or her control a child who has been sanctioned
under the provisions of § 49.26(1)(h), Wis. Stats.
C.
Sanctions against school dropouts. Any person who is at least 16
years of age but less than 18 years of age and is a dropout, as hereinafter
defined, may have his operating privilege suspended by court order
pursuant to § 118.163, Wis. Stats., until the person reaches
the age of 18.
D.
ACT OF COMMISSION OR OMISSION
DROPOUT
HABITUAL TRUANT
OPERATING PRIVILEGE
TRUANT
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Anything that contributes to the truancy of the child, whether
or not the child is adjudged to be in need of protection or services,
if the natural and probable consequences of that act would be to cause
the child to be truant.
The meaning given in § 118.153(1)(b), Wis. Stats.
A pupil under the age of 18 who is absent from school without
an acceptable excuse pursuant to § 118.16(1)(a), Wis. Stats.,
for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during
a school semester.[1]
The meaning given in § 340.01, Wis. Stats.
Any pupil under the age of 18 who is absent part or all of
one or more days from school during which the school attendance officer,
principal, or teacher has not been notified of the legal cause of
such absence by the parent or guardian of the absent pupil, and also
means intermittent attendance carried on for the purpose of defeating
compulsory school attendance as such is required under § 118.15,
Wis. Stats.
E.
Penalties. If a person under the age of 18 is found to have violated this section, all of the dispositions as set forth in § 118.163, Wis. Stats., are available to the court. If a person over the age of 18 is found to have violated Subsection B of this section, the penalties provided in § 1-4 of this Code are applicable.
