In the following exceptional circumstances a minor in or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway in the township during or after curfew hours provided for in § 640.02, shall not be considered in violation of this chapter:
(a) When the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian;
(b) When accompanied by an adult authorized by a parent or guardian or such minor;
(c) When exercising First Amendment Rights protected by the United States Constitution such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the right of assembly provided that written notice signed by the minor and countersigned by a parent is in the possession of such minor specifying when, where and what manner said minor will be exercising such First Amendment Rights;
(d) In case of reasonable necessity but only after such minor’s parent has communicated to the Division of Police the facts establishing such reasonable necessity;
(e) When the minor is on the sidewalk contiguous to the place where such minor resides, or on the sidewalk contiguous to a next-door neighbor who has not communicated an objection to a police officer or the Division of Police;
(f) When returning home by a direct route from and within one hour of the termination of a school activity or any activity of a religious or other voluntary association provided that justification indicating the place and time of termination of said event can be given to any investigating officer of the Division of Police;
(g) When authorized by regulation issued by the Township Commissioners in cases of reasonable necessity involving more minors that may reasonable be dealt with on an individual basis. Such regulation should be issued sufficiently in advance to permit publicity through new media and through other agencies such as the schools. The regulation shall define the activity, the scope of the use of the public assembly, building, place, street or highway permitted and the period of time involved not to exceed more than one hour beyond the time for termination of the activity, and the reason for finding that such regulation is reasonably necessary. The Commissioners shall notify the Division of Police of said information; and
(h) When engaged in a business or occupations which the laws of the state authorize a person under the age of 18 to perform.
(Ord. 824, passed 4-20-2005)