§ 15.2-926 Prohibiting loitering; frequenting amusements and curfew for minors; penalty
A. Any locality may by ordinance prohibit loitering in, upon or around any public place, whether on public or private property. Any locality may by ordinance also prohibit minors who are not attended by their parents from frequenting or being in public places, whether on public or private property, at such times, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., as the governing body deems proper. A violation of such ordinances by a minor shall be disposed of as provided in §§ 16.1-278.4 and 16.1-278.5.
B. A locality may by ordinance regulate the frequenting, playing in or loitering in public places of amusement by minors, and may prescribe punishment for violations of such ordinances not to exceed that prescribed for a Class 3 misdemeanor.
C. Without limiting or restricting the general powers created by this section, the term “public place” shall also include public libraries.
History
The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 13 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 529; in 1956, chapters 218 and 664; in 1958, chapter 279; in 1960, chapter 606; in 1962, chapter 623; in 1968, chapter 425; in 1983, chapter 502; in 1995, chapters 59 and 658; in 1997, chapter 587; in 1998, chapter 865; in 1999, chapter 1023; in 2004, chapter 462; in 2009, chapter 481.
Code 1950, § 15-8; 1954, c. 529; 1956, cc. 218, 664; 1956, Ex. Sess., c. 40; 1958, c. 279; 1960, c. 606; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-514; 1968, c. 425; 1983, c. 502, § 15.1-33.4; 1995, cc. 59, 658; 1997, c. 587; 1998, c. 865; 1999, c. 1023; 2004, c. 462; 2009, c. 481.