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Sec. 13-2. - Curfew at public places.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.

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The text

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to remain, congregate with other persons or play in or upon the public playgrounds, public recreation centers or field, parks or other public grounds between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day. However, the provisions of this section shall not apply to those public places during those hours enumerated in this section which are lighted and under the supervision of employees of the city.

(b)

Each violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a separate offense.

(c)

Any minor violating the provisions of this section who is subject to the jurisdiction of the state juvenile court shall upon first violation be referred to the city juvenile hearing board. For any subsequent offense any minor subject to the jurisdiction of the state juvenile court shall be dealt with in accordance with juvenile court law and procedure. All other minors or persons not under the jurisdiction of the state juvenile court shall, upon first conviction of violating the provisions of this section, be punished by a fine not exceeding $30.00, upon a second conviction be punished by a fine not exceeding $60.00, and upon third or subsequent convictions be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 13-2; Ch. 263, § I, 8-19-03)