Marion County's curfew ordinance bars minors under 16 from any park or public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and minors 16 or 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless with a parent or engaged in a lawful activity.
Unlike sign and lighting rules, the curfew is a genuine Marion County ordinance. Under Marion County Code 9.15.030, no minor under 16 may be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley, or other public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and no minor 16 or 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or authorized adult, engaged in a lawful activity requiring their presence, or emancipated. The ordinance is enacted under ORS 203.035 and 419C.680. A law-enforcement officer may take a violating minor into custody. Oregon day-use state parks are separately open dawn to dusk. Marion County parks and city parks may post their own hours, so check posted signs at the specific park you
A parent or guardian who knowingly allows a curfew violation faces a civil fine of up to $500 for a noncontinuing violation and up to $1,000 for a continuing violation. Officers may take a violating minor into custody.
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