§ 15-402. Curfew for persons under 18 years of age; exceptions.

(a)

Except as hereinafter provided, no person under eighteen (18) years of age shall idle, play, stroll, or wander about, in or upon the:

(1)

Alleys, roadways and streets;

(2)

Parks, playgrounds or other public grounds;

(3)

Places of amusement or entertainment;

(4)

Public places or public buildings;

(5)

Unoccupied residences or buildings;

(6)

Vacant lots;

(7)

Common areas of apartment complexes; or

(8)

Other unsupervised places

within the limits of the City between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day of every night and morning of the week.

(b)

Those persons under eighteen (18) years of age excepted from the above provisions shall be those who are:

(1)

Accompanied by his or her parents, guardian or other adult having the care and custody of said minor;

(2)

Engaged upon an emergency errand;

(3)

Engaged in the performance of their employment duties;

(4)

Traveling directly to or from his place of employment and residence;

(5)

Upon legitimate business directed by his or her parents, guardian or other adult having the care or custody of said person;

(6)

In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;

(7)

Attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor;

(8)

Going home or returning home without any detour or stop from an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor; or

(9)

Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, and the right of assembly.

(Ord. No. 0-7273-56; Ord. No. 0-9293-16; Ord. No. 0-9495-34)

Cross reference

Children's Rights Coordinating Commission, § 4-1701 et seq.