§ 4-7.1504. Loitering in a No-Cruise Zone Prohibited.

It shall be unlawful to loiter on any property in the proximity of any posted no-cruising zone between the hours of 6:00 p.m. of one day and 6:00 a.m. the next day. As used in this section, the term "loiter" means to delay or linger without a lawful purpose for being on the property. "Property in the proximity of any posted no-cruising zone" as used in this section shall mean any property which is both visible from and located within three hundred (300) feet of any portion of a street, alley, or highway which is posted as a no-cruising zone pursuant to Article 18 of Chapter 2 of Title 3 of the Modesto Municipal Code.

Violation of this section is an infraction. The minimum penalty for a first conviction is a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) fine; for a second conviction within one (1) year, the minimum penalty is a one hundred fifty dollar ($150.00) fine; for a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year, the minimum penalty is a two hundred fifty dollar ($250.00) fine.

The refusal by any person to leave the premises after having been cited by any peace officer for a violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor. The punishment for a misdemeanor violation of this section shall be as provided by Section 1-2.01 of this Code.

Any minor who is cited for a violation of this section shall be considered in violation of a traffic offense for purposes of California Welfare & Institutions Code Section 256.

(Added by Ord. 2707-C.S., § 1, effective 5-30-90)