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Curfew Laws in Lawrence, MA (2026)

1 verified curfew laws for Lawrence, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Lawrence bars minors under 17 from public places and business premises between midnight and 5:00 a.m. every day of the week. Parents, guardians, and even business operators who knowingly let a minor stay out during those hours also commit an offense under the city's youth protection curfew ordinance.

Lawrence Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Lawrence, MA Code of Ordinances § 9.16.030

A. A minor commits an offense if he/she remains, either on foot or in a vehicle, in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during youth protection curfew hours. B. A parent or guardian of a minor commits an offense if he or she knowingly permits, or by insufficient control allows, the minor to remain, either on foot or in a vehicle, in any public place or on th...