The following words, as used in this chapter, shall, unless
the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:
ILLEGAL DRUGS
Any controlled or restricted substance or drug, the sale
of which is prohibited by the Massachusetts General Laws.
KNOWN DRUG DEALER OR PURCHASER
A person who, within one year previous to the date of a citation
for violation of this chapter, has, within the knowledge of the enforcing
police officer, been convicted of a crime involving the sale or purchase
of illegal drugs or a crime involving the possession of illegal drugs
with the intent to sell.
KNOWN PROSTITUTE OR PANDERER
A person who, within one year previous to the date of a citation
for violation of this chapter, has, within the knowledge of the enforcing
police officer, been convicted of violating any ordinance of the City
or statute of the state defining and punishing acts of soliciting,
committing, or offering, or agreeing to commit prostitution.
LOITER
Remaining idle in essentially one location, and shall include
the concepts of spending time idly, loafing or walking about aimlessly.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any area within the City of Springfield that is City, state
or federally owned or controlled and accessible to the general public,
including, but not limited to, buildings, streets, sidewalks, bridges,
alleys, plazas, parks, driveways and parking lots.