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Glasgow Loitering: Definitions ordinance (§ 210.770)

Chapter 210: Offenses · Article V. Offenses Concerning Public Peace

As used in this Section and Section 210.780, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

LOITERING: Remaining idle in essentially one location and shall include the concept of spending time idly, to be dilatory, to linger, to stay, to saunter, to delay, to stand around and shall also include the colloquial expression "hanging around."

PUBLIC PLACE: Any place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for business, entertainment, or other lawful purpose, but does not necessarily mean a place devoted solely to the uses of the public. It shall also include the front or immediate area of any store, shop, restaurant, tavern or other place of business and also public grounds, areas or parks.

Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 210.770

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.