# Sec. 14-102. Curfew for Juveniles and Minors

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 14-102. Curfew for Juveniles and Minors

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 14-102 (2026)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of seventeen (17) to be or remain in or upon a public place within the County during the period ending at 5:00 A.M. and beginning:

  (1) At 11:59 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights; and

  (2) 10:00 P.M. on all other nights.

(b) The Police Chief is authorized to accept and approve applications to create zones in the County that have more restrictive curfew times than mandated herein this Division. An application for a more restrictive curfew zone shall contain the following:

  (1) Specifications about the area to be covered by the restrictive curfew and ensure the proposed area follows reasonable geographical boundaries.

  (2) Approval of two-thirds of the number of non-exempt property owners that comprise the area covered by the proposed application boundaries. For areas including residential properties, this includes approval of the relevant homeowner's association(s) and council of unit owner(s).

  (3) A declaration from the applicant attesting that the area covered by the application is primarily commercial in nature with a majority of the square footage being comprised of commercial use(s), and not residential use(s).

  (4) A written statement by the applicant identifying how the applicant will provide appropriate signage and a public relations plan alerting individuals to the existence of the more restrictive curfew.

  (5) A proposal of the curfew hours for the curfew for the new curfew zone. The proposed curfew time periods cannot begin before 5:00 P.M. and cannot end later than 5:00 A.M.

  (6) A letter of support for the creation of the voluntary curfew zone from at least one member of the County Council who represents the curfew area district covered by the proposed area.

  (7) The Police Chief can approve an application with modifications made at the discretion of the Police Chief. If modifications are made, the Police Chief must first discuss the proposed modifications with the applicant.