As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
LOITERING
Remaining in essentially one location either alone or in concert
with others.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the general public has access and the right to
enter in or upon for business, entertainment or other lawful purposes, and
shall include the front or immediate area around any store, shop, restaurant,
tavern or other place of business and also all public grounds, areas, beaches
or parks.
Two or more persons shall not stand together, or near each other, in
any street or on any sidewalk in such a manner as to obstruct the free passage
thereon or thereover. It shall be the duty of any police officer, constable
or other authorized agent of the Town to order any person violating the foregoing
provision of this section to move on and, if the person does not obey, to
arrest and by lawful process cause him to be brought before the District Court.
No person shall, in any street or public place, make any loud or unusual
noise, either by voice or otherwise, or sing improper or boisterous songs
or utter obscene and indecent and profane songs or words or in any unruly
or boisterous manner disturb the quiet and good order of the Town.
[Amended 11-7-2000]
Any person or party who violates any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $100 plus costs recoverable
for the use and benefit of the Town of Wells.