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9-500.26 - Authority to regulate the entry of minors into Mexico; exemption from liability
9-500.26. Authority to regulate the entry of minors into Mexico; exemption from liability
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.
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.