Metamora |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE |
Chapter 9.08. CURFEW HOURS FOR MINORS |
§ 9.08.030. Exceptions.
A.
A minor does not commit an offense under Section 9.08.020(A) if the minor was:
1.
Accompanied by the minor's parent or guardian or other responsible companion at least eighteen years of age approved by the parent or guardian;
2.
In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;
3.
Engaged in an employment activity, or going to or returning home from an employment activity, without any detour or stop;
4.
Involved in an emergency;
5.
Attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the village, a civic 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 the village, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor;
6.
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; or
7.
Married or had been married or is an emancipated minor under Emancipation of Mature Minors Act, as amended.
B.
A parent or guardian of a minor does not commit an offense under Section 9.08.020(B) if any exception in subsection A of this section applies.
C.
An owner, operator, or employee of an establishment does not commit an offense under Section 9.08.020(C) if he or she promptly notified the police department that a minor was present on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours and refused to leave or if any exception in subsection A of this section applies.
(Ord. 2004-6 § 1 (part), 2004)