(A) It is unlawful for a person less than 17 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following times unless one of those exceptions listed in division (B) below applies:
(1) Between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; and
(2) Between 11:01 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
(B) This section shall not apply to any person less than 17 years of age who is involved in the following activities:
(1) Accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible companion of at least 17 years of age who is approved by the parent or legal guardian;
(2) Engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform;
(3) Attending or traveling to or from an official school, religious or civic activity;
(4) Attending or traveling to or from any assembly activity for which a permit has been lawfully issued;
(5) Involved in an emergency involving the protection of a person or property from an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or substantial damage; or
(6) Any activity which involves the exercise of the minor’s First Amendment rights.
(C) Before issuing any citation pursuant to this section, the citing officer shall make a reasonable effort to determine whether the person is involved in any activity specified in division (B) of this section. If the officer determines that the person is involved in such an activity, then no citation shall be issued. If the officer reasonably believes that the person is not involved in such activity, then the officer may issue a citation for violation of this section.
(D) It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian or other person to knowingly permit a minor in his or her custody or control to violate division (A) of this section.
(E) A person violating this section shall be issued a citation and fined no more than $500.
(Ord. 90-10-92, passed 10-23-1990; Ord. 2004-04-21, passed 4-19-2004)