The City has become aware of the increased incidence of acts
of vandalism, criminal mischief and similar offenses perpetrated by
minors. It is believed that increased parental responsibility for
the actions of their children and wards is essential for the effective
prevention and control of such juvenile offenses. This chapter is
promulgated to provide means for alleviating this problem and to ensure
the safety of the property of the residents and taxpayers of the City
of Kingston.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms specified shall have the meanings ascribed to
them:
LEGAL GUARDIAN
A person appointed guardian or given custody of a minor by
a court of this state.
MINOR
A person who is above the age of eight years but not yet
18 years of age.
Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of an offense, and such person shall be liable
for a fine of not more than $250 for each offense. A violation of
this chapter shall not constitute a misdemeanor.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, word, section or part of
this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate
the remainder hereof but shall be confined in its operation to the
clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved
in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
The City shall not be liable or responsible for any injury to
any civil or other right, injuries to persons, or injury or damage
to property, due to the City's actions, or failure to act, under
or pursuant to this chapter, unless it is proven to a reasonable degree
of certainty that such injury or damage was solely caused by a willful
or intentional act of the City, except that the City maintains all
immunities from liability as set forth or referenced in § 168-4
of the Correction Law of the State of New York, as it now exists or
may be hereafter amended.