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Question: What is the curfew in the city of Mesa for teens ages 16 and up?
Answer: Mesa city ordinance #2825 says that anyone under 16 must be home from 10 pm to 5 am. The rule allows persons 16 to 18 to be out until midnight.
There are some exceptions.
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legally emancipated minors
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minors accompanied by a parent or guardian
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minors who are working with the permission of a parent or guardian
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medical and other emergencies
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minors with parent's permission who are attending or returning home from functions sponsored by or related to religious, school, civic, or nonprofit organization like: services, classes, meetings, dances, social events, dramatic or musical performances, and sporting events.
Violating this law is a misdemeanor, and the penalties include a fine up tp two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or imprisonment for up to six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment. (passed 10/93)
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