§ 9.68.015. Minors—Daytime loitering and curfew.  


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  • It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years, who is subject to compulsory full-time education or compulsory continuation education, to loiter, idle, wander, or be in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds, public places, public buildings, places of amusement, eating places, vacant lots or any unsupervised place open to the public during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. This section does not apply:

    A.

    When the minor is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other adult person having care or custody of the minor; or

    B.

    When the minor is on an emergency errand directed by his or her parent or guardian or other adult person having care or custody of the minor; or

    C.

    When the minor is going or coming directly from or to his or her place of gainful employment or to or from a medical appointment; or

    D.

    When the minor has permission to leave a school campus for lunch or school-related activity and has in his or her possession a valid off-campus permit duly issued to that minor by the authorized representatives of the school.

(Ord. 6661 § 1, 1995)