[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Edinburg 9-12-1978 (Secs. 12-4.1 through 12-4.4
of the 1978 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
CODE OF VIRGINIA REFERENCES
Prohibiting loitering and establishing curfew — § 15.2-926.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years
to remain in or upon any street, alley, park or other public place
within the Town, or remain in or about any motor vehicle in or upon
any street or alley within the Town, whether such motor vehicle shall
be parked or in motion, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
of the following day unless such person is accompanied by his parent
or legal guardian. A violation of this section by a minor shall be
disposed of as provided in §§ 16.1-278.4 and 16.1-278.5
of the Code of Virginia.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit minors from
attending events held under school auspices or from attending places
of religious worship or meetings held by or under the auspices of
the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or other like organizations, not accompanied
by a parent, guardian or other adult person. In addition, this chapter
shall not apply to a minor:
A.
Who is performing
an errand as directed by his parent, guardian or person having lawful
custody.
B.
Whose employment
makes it necessary to be upon the streets, alleys or public places
or in any motor vehicle during such hours.
C.
Who is returning
home from a supervised school, church or civic function.
D.
Who is involved
in an emergency situation.
It shall be unlawful for the owner, manager or other person having control of any public place or for the owner or operator of any motor vehicle to knowingly permit a violation of § 57-1.
It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other adult having the care or custody of any person under the age of 18 years to permit any such person to violate any of the provisions of § 57-1.
