Public Conduct in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
Prince George's County Code Sec. 14-136.01 makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in public unless a place is specifically designated for that purpose, or to do so anywhere a person could be seen from a public thoroughfare or public property. The offense is a civil citation carrying a $50 fine.
PG County Bans Public Urination
Some RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 14-136.01
Sec. 14-136.01. - Urinating or Defecating in Public. (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in public, unless there is a place specifically designated for that purpose, or in any other place where the person may be seen from a public thoroughfare or public property.(b)Any person who violates any provision of this Section shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Division 3,...
Skateboarding Rules
Prince George's County makes it unlawful to skate, skateboard, or ride a coasting device inside any public parking facility run by the County or its Revenue Authority. The Revenue Authority enforces the ban, and a citation carries a fine of up to $100 per violation.
Skateboarding Banned in PG County Parking Lots
Some RestrictionsPrince George's County Code § 26-146(a)(1)
Sec. 26-146. - Acts and conduct prohibited. (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon a public parking facility and:(1)Engage in any conduct, sport, or activity which may jeopardize the safety or welfare of persons or property including, but not limited to, riding any coasting device, bicycle, or unregistered self-propelled vehicle, playing in or tampering with elevators, climbing, s...
Loitering Rules
Prince George's County Code Sec. 14-139.03 defines loitering to include blocking a public street or sidewalk after a police officer's warning, or refusing to leave a posted private business or public building on request. A first offense draws only a written warning; repeat offenses carry fines up to $1,000 or 30 days in jail.
PG County Loitering Rules and Penalties
Significant RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 14-139.03
Sec. 14-139.03. - Loitering. (a)In this Section, "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...(c)A ...
Public Alcohol Use
Prince George's County Code Sec. 14-136 makes it unlawful to drink or carry an open container of alcohol on public property, in shopping-center parking lots, or in a parked vehicle unless the property owner or governing agency authorizes it. Violators face escalating criminal fines up to $1,000.
PG County Bans Public Alcohol Drinking
Significant RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 14-136(c), (f)
(c)It shall be unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage, as defined in Article 2B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and to possess any alcoholic beverage in an open container while:(1)On public property unless authorized by a governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the property;(2)On the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area or any combination of privately ow...
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