§ 46-19. 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:

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

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

Minor shall mean any person over nine years of age and under 17 years of age.

Parent shall mean a person who is the natural or adoptive parent of a person. As used herein, "parent" shall also include a court appointed guardian or other person 18 years of age or older, authorized by the parent, by a court order, or by the court appointed guardian to have the care and custody of a 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, highway, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartments, houses, office buildings, transport facilities, and shops.

(Ord. No. 812, § 1, 3-22-2001)