A. It shall be a defense to prosecution under section 9.20.020 of this chapter that 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 stops.
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 stops.
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, the Jerome School District, the Jerome recreation district, any other civic organization, religious 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 one of the entities previously stated.
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.
9. If the minor is married or has been previously married.
B. It shall also be a defense to prosecution under section 9.20.020 of this chapter 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. 825 §1, 1997)