A. It is a defense to prosecution under Section 9.40.030 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 detour or stop;
3. In a motor vehicle involved in intrastate or interstate travel; provided, that where the minor is not accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, the minor must have the parent or guardian's written consent to be involved in the intrastate or interstate travel;
4. Engaged in an employment activity, or going to or from home from an employment activity, without detour or stop;
5. Involved in an emergency;
6. On the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the minor's residence;
7. Attending an official school, religious, or other adult supervised recreational activity sponsored by the city, a civic organization, or other similar entity that takes responsibility for the safety of the minor, or going to or returning home from such an activity, without detour or stop;
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; provided, that the minor has sent a letter signed by the minor and his or her parent or guardian to a representative of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Norwalk Station indicating the location at which the minor will be exercising his or her First Amendment rights, the purpose of the activity, the curfew hours during which the activity will occur, and the number of days of the activity not exceeding ninety days per letter at least twenty-four hours in advance; or
9. Emancipated pursuant to the law of any state; provided, that the minor maintains evidence of emancipation in his or her possession during curfew hours.
B. It is a defense to prosecution under Section 9.40.030 that the owner, operator, or employee of an establishment promptly notified a representative of the sheriff's department that a minor was present on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours and refused to leave.
(Ord. 511 § 2, 1997)