§ 46-42. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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.

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.

Minor means any person under 16 years of age.

Parent means a person who has legal custody of a minor as a:

(1)

Natural or adoptive parent.

(2)

Legal guardian.

(3)

Person who stands in loco parentis to the minor.

(4)

Person who has legal custody of the minor by order of the court.

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.

Remain means to stay unnecessarily in a particular place.

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 877.21.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.