§ 14-236. Definitions.

Curfew hours means the hours from 1:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. of the same day.

Emergency means unforeseen circumstances, or the resulting situation, calling for immediate action. This includes, but is not limited to, fire, natural disaster, or vehicular accident, as well as any situation requiring action to avert serious injury or the loss of life.

Guardian means a person or a public or private agency who either pursuant to court order or acceptance of testamentary appointment, is the legal guardian of the minor. This definition also includes a person to whom parental powers have been delegated under South Carolina law, or duly identified responsible adult or chaperone acting in loco parentis of a group of minors or an individual minor.

Minor means any person who has not obtained the age of 18 years.

Parent means a person who is the natural parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent of the minor.

Public place means a place located in the City of Myrtle Beach to which the public, or a substantial group of the public, has access, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots, vacant lots, parks, and the common areas in and about apartment buildings, office buildings, hospitals, schools, shops and places of entertainment such as movie theaters.

Remain means to linger or stay, as well as to refuse to leave when requested to do so by a police officer or the owner or other person in control of a public place. This term also encompasses activities that may be mobile, such as walking, driving, and riding about in a public place.

(Ord. No. 2010-51, 7-13-10)