It is a defense to prosecution under this chapter that the minor was:
(A) Accompanied by the minor’s parent;
(B) On an errand at the direction of the minor’s parent and was using a direct route;
(C) In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;
(D) Engaged in an employment activity, including, but not limited to, newspaper delivery, and was using a direct route;
(E) Involved in an emergency;
(F) On the sidewalk abutting the minor’s residence of a next door neighbor if the neighbor did not complain to the police officer about the minor’s presence;
(G) Attending an official school or religious activity or returning home by a direct route from an official school or religious activity;
(H) 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; or
(I) Married, or had been married, or had disabilities of minority removed in accordance with the laws of the state.
(Ord. 2006-0613, passed - -)