Curfew Ordinance

Curfews for minors

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen (16) to be present upon any public street, alley, or other public or quasi-public place in the City between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless:

  1. Accompanied by a parent, guardian, employer or some other person of legal age having charge of the minor's lawful care, custody and control;
  2. Returning home by direct route from and within thirty (30) minutes after a school activity, an activity of religious or supervised voluntary association, such as scouts, 4-H, community leagues or other community events.  Examples of community events shall include dances, community celebrations and carnivals;
  3. Is in a place or returning home from such place, connected with and required by some legitimate business, trade, profession or occupation in which the minor is permitted by law to be engaged.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person age sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) to be present upon any public street, alley, or other public or quasi-public place in the City between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless:

  1. Accompanied by a parent, guardian, employer or some other person of legal age having charge of the minor's lawful care, custody and control;
  2. Returning home by direct route from and within thirty (30) minutes after a school activity, an activity of religious or supervised voluntary association, such as scouts, 4-H, community leagues or other community events.  Examples of community events shall include dances, community celebrations and carnivals;
  3. Is in a place or returning home from such place, connected with and required by some legitimate business, trade, profession or occupation in which the minor is permitted by law to be engaged.

(c) For the purpose of this Ordinance quasi-public place shall be defined as an area in private ownership which is established for the convenience of the public as a members, invited guests or business visitors and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to parking lots, business establishments, shopping center areas, school and church grounds or arcade amusement centers.

 

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