§ 43.82. Same—Exceptions and Defense.

(1)

It shall not be a violation of Section 43.81 if the minor is:

(a)

accompanied by the minor's parent;

(b)

in a motor vehicle traveling on an interstate highway;

(c)

engaged in an employment activity, or using a direct route to or from a place of employment;

(d)

reacting or responding to an emergency;

(e)

attending or traveling to or from, by direct route, an official school, religious, or recreational activity, that is supervised by adults and is sponsored by a governmental entity, civic or religious organization or other similar entity that accepts responsibility for the juvenile as an invitee.

(2)

It shall be a defense to prosecution under Section 43.81(b) 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 the restricted hours and that such minor refused to leave.

(Ord. of 4-18-1994, Doc. #27449)