Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anne Arundel County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sit-Lie Rules
Anne Arundel County bans loitering that blocks a public sidewalk or street once police give notice and ask the person to move, with fines up to $200 and possible jail for repeat violations.
Anne Arundel County Sidewalk Loitering Ordinance
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 9-1-704(a)(1), (c)
"Loiter" means for a person to: (1) remain on a public street, sidewalk, or pathway, including one privately owned but used by the public in general, so as to obstruct the free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle after a regular or special police officer has notified the person that the action is unlawful and has requested the person to move... A person who loiters is guilty of a misdemeanor and...
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