Subd. 1. Under Age 15. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no minor under the age of 15 shall loiter, loaf, idle, or be in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds, public places, and public buildings, places of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment, vacant lots, or other unsupervised places between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day.
Subd. 2. Fifteen to 18 Years Old. No minor under the age of 18 years but at least 15 years of age shall loiter, loaf, idle, or be in or upon the public streets, alleys, yards, playgrounds, or other public grounds, public places, and public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots, or unsupervised places between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day.
Subd. 3. Exceptions. The restrictions of this section shall not apply when the minor:
1. Is accompanied by parent, guardian, or other person having the minor’s lawful care, custody, or control;
2. Is returning home by a direct route from and within 30 minutes after a school activity or an activity of a religious or other voluntary association;
3. Is on the way to or from the minor’s place of employment, and such employment is verifiable;
4. Is upon an emergency errand or other legitimate business directed by parent, guardian, or other adult having the lawful custody of the minor;
5. Is in a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;
6. Is exercising a First Amendment right;
7. Is on the sidewalk abutting the minor’s residence or that of a neighbor if the neighbor does not complain; or
8. Is or has been married, or is otherwise emancipated.
Subd. 4. Parents’ Responsibility. No parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor under the age of 18 years shall permit the minor to violate the provisions of this section.
Subd. 5. Proprietors’ Responsibility. No person operating or in charge of any place of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment shall permit any minor under the age of 18 years to loiter, loaf, idle, or be in such place during the hours prohibited by this Section, except as provided in this section.
Subd. 6. Juvenile Court. Any minor under the age of 18 years who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be dealt with in accordance with the Juvenile Court law and procedure.
Subd. 7. Misdemeanor. Any adult who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.