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OR BK 3738 PG 131 S 2 of 4 WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Ordinance to protect minors in this city from harm and victimization,to promote the safety and well-being of minors in this City, and to reduce the crime and violence committed by minors in this City; and WHEREAS,the interests and general welfare of the residents of the City of Zephyrhills ill be best served by the enactment of this Ordinance;. WHEREAS, the existence of a separate system of juvenile courts distinct from the adult criminal justice system assumes that juvenile offenders constitutionally may be treated differently from adults; and WHEREAS;the'City Council of the City of Zephyhills believes children under the age of eighteen(18)years require adult supervision during late night hours for the protection of the children and to prevent their involvement in criminal activity; and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills also finds and believes that parents or guardians of minor children must be responsible for supervising their minor children to prevent the children's involvement in criminal:activity either as victims or perpetrators. NOW THEREFORE, be .itordained by the :City:Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1. Title: This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the "Juvenile Curfew Ordinance of the City of Zephyrhills." SECTION 2. Whereas Clauses: The whereas clauses set forth above are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Ordinance. �T!��r ri]►r_z, nefi �. n-,s,,-, sedt1 �• the term:. unity_+a'r�:1.•u••' u "[i:;�;::[:3iue:' z� asc:2,in this Ordinance; 1. "Emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances which results in a situation that requires immediate attention to care for or prevent serious bodily injury, loss of life or significant property loss. The term includes,but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, or an automobile accident. 2. "Establishment"means a privately owned place of business to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, a place of amusement Or a place of entertainment. 3. "Minor"means any"person under-eighteen(18)years of age. 4. "Parent"means a person who has legal custody of a minor as a: a. Natural or adoptive parent. b. Legal guardian. c. Person who stands en loco parentis to the minor. d. Pe_rsijn who has:legal custody`ofthe mmi);ir by order_of the.Court. - 5. "Public Place" means a place to which the public has access, including, but not limited to, streets,highways,public parks, and the common areas of schools,hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings,transportation facilities, and shops. 6. "Remain"means to stay unnecessarily in a particular place. SECTION 4. Minors Prohibited in Public Places: 1(a). A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours