For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall
be deemed to have the meanings indicated below:
MINOR
Anyone under the age of seventeen (17) years. It does not
include anyone under the age of seventeen (17) years who is legally
married. An "emancipated minor" is not included in the term "minor".
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public, or a substantial group of
the public has access including, but not limited to, streets, highways,
sidewalks, parking lots, vacant lots, parks and common areas in and
about apartment buildings, office buildings, schools, shops and places
of entertainment.
Any minor violating any provision of Section
230.020 may be taken into custody for referral to the Juvenile Court of Cass County, Missouri, or be delivered to the juvenile officer of said court, or person acting for him, for such disposition as may appear proper to the said Juvenile Court or juvenile officer. The minor may also be detained until claimed by a parent or legal guardian or escorted to the address where they reside.
It shall be unlawful for the guardian, parent or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor under the age of seventeen (17) years to knowingly permit such minor to violate any provision of Section
230.020 above.
Upon conviction or a plea of guilty, any person, firm or corporation violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalty provisions provided for in Section
100.220 of the City Code.