ORD NO 13-1960A ORDINANCE NO. 13 -1960
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING AND SLEEPING IN CERTAIN
PLACES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND THE DAY -LIGHT HOUR
THEREAFTER, AND PROVIDING FOR FINES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas has been faced
with the problem of a number of break ins; and
WHEREAS: the police have noticed a great number of young
men over the age of 18 parking and loitering around without
any apparent reason therefore, and
WHEREAS, our curfew law does not apply to this age group
and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is necessary for the prevention
of crime.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. LOITERING AND SLEEPING IN CERTAIN PLACES.
It shall be unlawful and an offense, between the hours of
10:00 o'clock P.M. and the daylight hour thereafter, for
any person to loiter or wander aimlessly upon or about the
streets, alleys, or other public highways, or parks of said
city, or upon private lots, around vacant or occupied build-
ings or railway property, or yards, who has not a lawful
reason for being at such place, at such time, or to sleep in
or about any such place or within any place, or upon any bench
or chair provided for public accommodation, without lawful
authority or permission so to do.
SECTION 2. FINES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. Any person violating
the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not
less than 525.00 nor more than 5250.00 or imprisonment in the
City Jail not to exceed 30 days, or by both said find and
imprisonment.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY. It being immediately necessary
for the preservation of the peace, health, and safety of Van
Buren, Arkansas and the inhabitants thereof, that the pro-
visions of this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force from and after its passage, approval and publication.
Passed and Approved this 3rd day of October, 1960.
Allen R. Toothaker (5)
Mayor
ATTEST:
George L. Crofton (S)
City Clerk