Summer-time youth curfew takes effect in Laurel

LAUREL, Md. (7News) — A summer-time curfew takes effect Thursday for anyone under the age of 18 in the city of Laurel.

Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor issued the executive order on June 11, according to a news release.

The curfew will be in effect seven days a week from Thursday, June 18, until Sept. 8.

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Under the order, no one under the age of 18 can remain in a public place within the city of Laurel between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

“Summer should be a time for young people to enjoy recreational programs, community events, and opportunities that foster growth and success,” Sydnor said in a statement. “This curfew is one part of a broader effort to keep our youth safe, strengthen families, and ensure our community remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”

The curfew does not apply when a juvenile is:

• Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian;
• Returning home by a direct route within one hour following the conclusion of a school activity, religious or voluntary association activity, or a public entertainment event; or
• Traveling directly to or from work and able to provide proof of employment upon request

If a child is found in violation of the curfew, police will detain them and contact a parent or guardian to collect them, according to a release.