§ 11-306
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§11–306.
(1)If a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that a minor is in a public place or on the premises of an establishment in violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the officer shall:
(i)notify the minor that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance;
(ii)require the minor to tell the officer the minor’s name, address, telephone number, and where to contact the minor’s parent or guardian;
(iii)issue the minor a written warning that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance; and
(iv)order the minor to promptly go home.
(2)The law enforcement officer may take the minor:
(i)to the minor’s home, if appropriate; or
(ii)into custody and transport the minor to a local law enforcement station or designated curfew center when:
1. the minor has received one previous written warning for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance;
2. the law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the minor has committed a delinquent act, as defined in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article; or
3. taking the minor into custody is authorized under § 3–8A–14 of the Courts Article.
(3)A law enforcement officer may issue a civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance to:
(i)a minor;
(ii)a parent or guardian of a minor; or
(iii)an owner, operator, or employee of an establishment.
(b)The law enforcement agency shall send written notice of the violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance to the minor’s parent or guardian.