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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.33.020 Definitions

For the purpose of this code, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed below:

(a) "Curfew hours" means for any minor under 18 years of age 10:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. of the following day on nights proceeding school days, and 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. of the following day on nights not preceding school days; for any minor under 13 years of age 9:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. of the following day.

(b) "Emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life or serious damage to significant property.

(c) "Guardian" means a person appointed by any court to be guardian of a minor.

(d) "Minor" means any person under 18 years of age.

(e) "Parent" means a person who is:

(1) A natural parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent of another person, or

(2) At least 18 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.

(f) "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, sidewalks, highways, private residences left open to the public without the presences of adult supervision and the common areas of tribal buildings.

(g) "Remain" means to:

(1) Linger or stay, whether on foot or in a vehicle, or

(2) Fail to leave premises when requested to do so by an owner or person in control of the premises or a law enforcement officer.

(h) "Reservation" means the area within the external boundaries of the Bad River Reservation.

(i) "Tribe" means the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

(j) "Law enforcement officer" means any officer of the Bad River Police Department.