It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to be in or on any public street, or road, park, square, or any public place between the hours of ten p.m., and daylight immediately following, except where the said minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor, or where the presence of the minor in the place or places is connected with or required by some legitimate business, trade, profession or occupation, by reason of employment, inclusive of time necessary for going to and returning from such place of business in which the minor is engaged.
(Prior code § 16-5)