§ 7.22.020. Unlawful conduct—Exceptions.

It is unlawful for any minor to remain in any public place, or on the premises of any establishment within the county during curfew hours; provided however, that the provisions of this section do not apply:

(1)

When the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult;

(2)

When the minor is on an errand directed by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult having legal responsibility for said minor, without detour or delay;

(3)

When the minor is attending or returning directly to his or her home or other place of residence after having attended an official school, religious or other adult supervised recreational activity, without detour or delay;

(4)

When the minor is engaged in employment, or going directly to his or her place of employment, or while returning directly to his or her home or other place of residence after having left his or her place of employment, without detour or delay;

(5)

When the minor is involved in an emergency;

(6)

When the minor is in a motor vehicle involved in intrastate or interstate travel;

(7)

When the minor is on the sidewalk adjacent to the minor's residence provided the minor is not otherwise violating the law;

(8)

When the minor is 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)

When the minor is legally emancipated.

(Ord. 2822 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 2772 § 1 (part), 1996)