§ 13:1056.3. Exceptions.

The following are defenses to violations under this section:

(1)

This section does not apply to juveniles who are:

a.

Accompanied by the juvenile's custodian;

b.

On a reasonable errand;

c.

Engaged in an employment activity in accordance with Louisiana's Labor Laws, specifically LSA R.S. 23:151 et seq., or going to or returning home from such an employment activity without any detour or stop;

d.

Involved in an emergency;

e.

Attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, a civic organization, or other similar entity that takes responsibility for the juvenile, or going to or returning home from such an activity without any detour or stop; or

f.

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 where the circumstances legitimately mandate that these rights must be exercised during the curfew hours.

(Ord. No. 10197, § 1, 3-8-95)