Curfew Laws in Howard County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Howard County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Howard County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Curfew
Howard County park property is open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset. Being in a park between sunset and sunrise is prohibited under Howard County Code Section 19.204, except for permitted activities, county and law-enforcement personnel, and permit holders.
County Parks Open Sunrise to Sunset
Some RestrictionsHoward County Code § 19.204 (Hours of operation)
Park property shall be open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset... A person shall not be on park property between sunset and sunrise, except for: (1) Law enforcement personnel in the performance of their duties; (2) Department personnel in the performance of their duties;... or (4) Persons authorized by permit pursuant to section 19.205 of this subtitle.
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