§ 22-274. Defenses.

(a)

It is an affirmative defense for a juvenile to prove that:

(1)

The juvenile was accompanied by his parent, guardian or other responsible adult.

(2)

The juvenile was engaged in a lawful employment activity or was going to or returning home from his place of employment.

(3)

The juvenile was involved in an emergency situation.

(4)

The juvenile was going to, attending, or returning home from an official school, religious or other recreational activity sponsored and/or supervised by a public entity or a civic organization.

(5)

The juvenile was on an errand at the direction of a parent or guardian.

(6)

The juvenile was exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution or article I of the Constitution of the state.

(7)

The juvenile was engaged in interstate travel.

(8)

The juvenile was on the public right-of-way boulevard or sidewalk abutting the property containing the juvenile's residence or abutting the neighboring property, structure or residence.

(b)

It is an affirmative defense for a proprietor of an establishment to prove that:

(1)

The proprietor or employee reasonably and in good faith relied upon a juvenile's representations of proof of age. Proof of age may be established pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 340A.503, subd. 6, or other verifiable means, including, but not limited to, school identification cards and birth certificates.

(2)

The proprietor or employee promptly notified the responsible police agency that a juvenile was present on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1061.04; Ord. No. 1051; Ord. No. 2002-7)