City of Industry Municipal Code Ch. 9.54 Curfew

"Loiter"

as used in this chapter means to idle, to loaf, to stand idly by, or to walk, drive or ride about aimlessly without lawful purpose.

(Ord. 271 § 3, 1967)

Every person under the age of eighteen years who loiters about the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, or other public places between the hours of ten p.m. and the time of sunrise of the following day when not accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian having legal custody and control of such person, or by the spouse over twenty-one years of age of such person, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 271 § 1, 1967)

Every parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of any person under the age of eighteen years who knowingly aids, abets, or encourages such person described in Section 9.54.020 to violate any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 271 § 2, 1967)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as in any way limiting the power or right of law enforcement officers to make such investigations, detentions, or arrests as such law enforcement officers would be permitted to make had this chapter not been enacted.

(Ord. 271 § 4, 1967)