A. The governing body of an incorporated city or town may adopt an ordinance pursuant to chapter 7 of this title allowing a peace officer of a city or town to prevent the entry from this state into the republic of Mexico at the border by any resident of this state who is under eighteen years of age if the minor is unaccompanied by a parent or guardian or does not have written consent for entry from a parent or guardian. The authority of the peace officer is only to prevent entry and not to otherwise detain the minor.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 9-500.26

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Minor: means a person under eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. This section shall not be construed to limit the authority of a peace officer pursuant to any other law.

C. A city or town is not civilly or criminally liable for not adopting an ordinance pursuant to this section.

 

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