§ 51.49. Vandalism, definitions.

For the purposes of Sections 51.49 through 51.52 the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

"Person" means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.

(b)

"Property" means and includes any real estate including improvements thereon, and tangible personality.

(c)

"Legal guardian" means and includes a person appointed guardian, or given custody of a minor by a Circuit Court of this state, but does not include a person appointed guardian, or given custody of a minor under the Illinois Juvenile Court Act.

(d)

"Minor" means a person who has attained eleven (11) years of age but who has not yet reached eighteen (18) years of age.

(e)

"Parent" means and includes the lawful mother or father of an unemancipated minor, whether by birth or adoption.

(2/22/77)