Section 15.2-926 - Prohibiting loitering; frequenting amusements and curfew for minors; penaltyA. 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.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.Amended by Acts 2009, c. 481.Amended by Acts 2004, c. 462.Amended by Acts 1999, c. 1023.Amended by Acts 1998, c. 865.Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.Amended by Acts 1995, § cc. 59, 658.Amended by Acts 1983, c. 502, § 15.1-33.4.Amended by Acts 1968, c. 425.Amended by Acts 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-514.Amended by Acts 1960, c. 606.Amended by Acts 1958, c. 279.Amended by Acts 1956, § cc. 218, 664.Amended by Acts 1956, § Ex. Sess., c. 40.Amended by Acts 1954, c. 529.