(A) It is a defense to prosecution of the above offenses that the minor was:
1. Accompanied by the minor’s parent or guardian or by a responsible adult;
2. On an errand at the direction of the minor’s parent or guardian or responsible adult, without detour or delay;
3. In a motor vehicle involved in intrastate or interstate travel;
4. Engaged in employment, or going to or returning home from employment, without detour or delay;
5. Involved in an emergency;
6. On the sidewalk adjacent to the minor’s residence, providing the minor is not otherwise violating the law;
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 delay;
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; and
9. Emancipated pursuant to law.
(B) It is a defense to prosecution under the offense set forth in § 10-2-3(C) 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. 469, passed 9-2-1997)