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For purposes of this Division, the following definitions apply:

“Curfew hours” means the period from 11:00 p.m. any evening of the week, until 5:00 a.m. the following day.

“Emergency” means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, natural disaster, an automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life. “Serious bodily injury” means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

“Establishment” means any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement or entertainment.

“Guardian” means (1) a person who, under court order, is the guardian of a minor, or (2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court, or (3) a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.

“Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.

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

“Public place” means any place to which the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, roads, alleys, trails, sidewalks, parks, recreational areas, public grounds or buildings, highways, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.

“Responsible adult” means a person at least eighteen (18) years of age, authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor. (Ord. 3472 § 9, 2012)