§ 22-151. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Minor shall mean any person less than 18 years of age and over nine years of age.

Parent shall mean a person who is the natural or adoptive parent of a person. As used herein, "parent" shall include a court-appointed guardian or other person 18 years of age or older, or by the court-appointed guardian to have care and custody of a person.

Guardian shall mean any person to whom custody of a minor has been given by a court order.

Emergency shall include, but [is] not limited to, fire, natural disaster, an automobile accident, or obtaining immediate medical care for another person.

Public place means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartments, houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.

(Ord. No. 200-02-09, § 1, 7-21-2009)