Curfew Laws in New Hanover County, NC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of New Hanover County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Curfew
New Hanover County parks close between midnight and sunrise under Sec. 41-1(20); entering, using or remaining in a park during those hours requires a written permit from the director of parks and gardens. Violators can be ejected on the spot and face civil or misdemeanor penalties under Sec. 41-4 and 41-5.
New Hanover County Park Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsNew Hanover County Code of Ordinances § 41-1(20)
(20)Enter, use or remain within any park between the hours of 12:00 midnight and sunrise unless a written permit has been obtained from the director of parks and gardens.
Curfew Laws by City in New Hanover County
1 cities in New Hanover County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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