US Towns Are Making it Illegal for Teenagers to Go Trick-or-Treating The town of Chesapeake, Virginia has banned anyone over the age of 12 from seeking candy on Halloween. City officials say perpetrators could face a misdemeanor charge, up to six months in jail and $25 to $100 fines. Overall, nine towns in Virginia have made it illegal for teens to trick-or-treat. Other towns in Mississippi, <br />South Carolina and Maryland also <br />have set the cutoff age at 12. Last year Bathrust, Canada banned anyone older than 16. The age limits, along with measures like curfews, are part of a broader push to limit pranks and vandalism. Officials say they won’t be actively looking to catch teenage trick-or-treaters in the act.
