§ 9.08.040. General exemptions.

The curfews in Chapter 9.08 shall not apply if the minor is:

A.

Accompanied by a custodial person;

B.

On an errand directed by, and in possession of a written excuse from, a custodial person;

C.

Engaged in or going directly to or returning directly from a school-approved activity or one that is supervised by school personnel, a medical appointment, a religious activity, or any other lawful educational or recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the school, the city, a civic organization, or a similar entity that takes responsibility for the child;

D.

Engaged in a lawful employment activity or in a place in connection with or as required by a business, trade, profession, or occupation in which the minor is lawfully engaged, or going directly to or returning directly from such lawful employment activity;

E.

Engaged in or going directly to or returning directly from any other lawful activity with written permission from a custodial person;

F.

Involved in an emergency or seeking medical assistance;

G.

Exercising rights protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or Article 1 of the California Constitution when a minor has in his or her possession written permission from a custodial person to engage in such activity;

H.

In the right-of-way abutting the minor's residence, provided there are no complaints regarding the minor's conduct;

I.

In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel; or

J.

Emancipated pursuant to State law and California Family Code Section 7000, et seq, including but not limited to the following reasons: married or in the military service.

(Ord. 607 § 2 (part), 1999)