§ 22-272. Definitions.

Unless otherwise stated, or unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the words or phrases in the following list of definitions shall, for the purposes of this division, have the meanings indicated:

Emergency means a circumstance, or combination of circumstances, requiring immediate action to prevent property damage, serious bodily injury or loss of life.

Establishment means any privately owned place of business to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, any place of amusement, entertainment or refreshment.

Guardian means an adult appointed pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 525.6155 or 525.6165 who has the powers and responsibilities of a parent, as defined by Minn. Stats. § 525.619.

Juvenile.

(1)

The term "juvenile" means a person under the age of 18 years.

(2)

The term "juvenile" does not include persons under 18 years of age who are married or have been legally emancipated.

Parent means birth parents, adoptive parents and stepparents.

Proprietor means any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation operating, managing or conducting any establishment. The term "proprietor" includes the members or partners of an association or partnership and the officers of a corporation.

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, highways, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.

Responsible adult means a person 18 years or older specifically authorized by law or by a parent or guardian to have custody and control of a juvenile.

Serious bodily injury means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body part or organ.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1061.02; Ord. No. 1051; Ord. No. 2002-7)