§ 54-2.006. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

(a)

"Daytime curfew hours" means the period of a minor's regular scheduled school hours when the minor's school is in session.

(b)

"Emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. "Emergency" includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.

(c)

"Errand" means a trip to carry a message or perform a lawful task.

(d)

"Establishment" means any privately-owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited.

(e)

"Guardian" means any of the following:

(1)

A person who, under court order, is the guardian of a minor.

(2)

A public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court.

(3)

A person who is at least eighteen years of age and is authorized by a minor's parent or guardian to have the care and custody of that minor.

(f)

"Minor" means any person under eighteen years of age. "Minor" does not include a person who is:

(1)

On active duty with the armed forces of the United States;

(2)

Validly married, whether or not the marriage has been dissolved; or

(3)

Otherwise emancipated under state or federal law.

(g)

"Nighttime curfew hours" means:

(1)

On any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, the hours between 10:00 p.m. of that day and 5:00 a.m. of the following day.

(2)

On any Saturday or Sunday, the hours between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

(h)

"Operator" means any individual, company, firm, association, trust, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other entity, however organized, operating, managing, conducting or carrying on any establishment, including, but not limited to its owners, employees, partners, members, or officers.

(i)

"Parent" means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, legal parent, or step-parent of a minor.

(j)

"Public place" means any place to which the public has access, including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, parks, recreational areas, public grounds, public buildings, movie theaters, restaurants, shops, parking lots, and the common areas of the following: schools (except during regular school hours), office buildings, transportation facilities, and apartments.

(k)

" Responsible adult" means a person at least eighteen years of age who is authorized by a minor's parent or guardian to have the care and custody of that minor.

(Ord. No. 2012-05, §§ I and II, 2-28-12)