(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 130.02, this chapter does not apply:
(1) At any time a minor is accompanied by a parent, or by a responsible adult authorized by a parent to take the parent’s place to accompany the minor, for a designated period of time, and purpose, within a specified area;
(2) If the minor is employed for a period of time 45 minutes after work; provided, that circumstances suggest the minor is returning from work to a place of residence;
(3) When a minor is returning home from an activity that is supervised by adults, and sponsored by the city, a civic organization, a public, or private, school, or any entity that takes responsibility for the minor; provided, that the activity has not been concluded for more than 45 minutes;
(4) At any time the minor is on a legitimate, parentally-approved errand;
(5) At any time the minor is on a trip in interstate commerce;
(6) At any time the minor is required to leave a residence because of an emergency; and/or
(7) At any time the minor is engaged in an activity that is protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, or the freedom of speech, religion, or expression provisions contained in Article II of the State Constitution.
(B) If a minor being questioned about the possible violation of this chapter provides a law enforcement officer with sufficient reason to believe that the minor is entitled to an exemption under this section, the law enforcement officer shall take no enforcement action under this chapter; provided, the officer may make a report of the minor’s identity, the exemption claimed, and other necessary information to note the possible violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 7.08.03) (Ord. 2003-13, passed - -)