§ 286-1. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
    LOITERING
    Remaining idle in essentially one location, including the concepts of spending time idly, loafing or walking about aimlessly, and also including the colloquial expression "hanging around."
    PARENT or GUARDIAN
    Any adult person having the care or custody of a minor, whether by reason of blood relationship, the order of any court or otherwise.
    PUBLIC PLACE
    Any place to which the public has access, including any street, highway, road, alley, sidewalk, promenade or beach. It shall also include the front or the neighborhood of any store, shop, restaurant, tavern or other place of business, and public grounds, areas and parks, as well as parking lots or other vacant private property not owned by or under the control of the person charged with violating this chapter, or, in the case of a minor, not owned by or under the control of his parent or guardian.