A. Valid Exceptions: The following shall constitute valid exceptions to the operation of the curfew. The minor was:
1. Accompanied by the minor's parent or guardian;
2. On an errand at the direction of the minor's parent or guardian without any detour or stop;
3. In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;
4. Engaged in an employment activity or going to or returning home from an employment activity without any detour or stop;
5. Involved in an emergency;
6. On the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence or abutting the residence of a next door neighbor if the neighbor did not complain to the police department about the minor's presence;
7. Attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor; or going to or returning home from, without any detour or stop, an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor; or
8. 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.
B. Defense To Prosecution: It is a defense to prosecution that the owner, operator or employee of an establishment promptly notified the police department that a minor was present on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours and refused to leave. (Ord. 60, 12-20-1994)