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Sec. 10A-174. County-located business certification requirements

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10A-174 (2026)

Sec. 10A-174. County-located business certification requirementsCopy Citation

(a)
A business that seeks to be certified as a County-located business shall make application to the Purchasing Agent on a form provided by the Purchasing Agent. Such an application shall not be approved by the Purchasing Agent unless the business
(1)
Submits documentation requested by the Purchasing Agent verifying that the business meets the definition of a County-located business as prescribed in Section 10A-101, including
(A)
Leasing or ownership documents,
(B)
Payroll information,
(C)
Property and income tax information, and
(D)
Any other documentation or information requested by the Purchasing Agent to verify compliance with the definition of County-located business set forth in Section 10A-101;
(2)
Files a written certificate that the business is not delinquent in the payment of any County taxes, charges, fees, rents or claims; and
(3)
Files documentation showing that during the preceding twelve (12) months the business has continuously maintained a valid business license or permit.
(b)
Once an application for certification is approved under this Section by the Purchasing Agent, a copy of the approved application shall be expeditiously transmitted to the County Auditor.
(c)
Nonprofit entities that satisfy the applicable requirements of this Section are eligible to be certified as County-located businesses.
(d)
A business that is certified as a County-located business shall meet the requirements of certification under this Section continuously after the date the business's application for certification is approved by the Purchasing Agent or the business's certification shall be void. In such instances, the business must re-apply pursuant to the requirements of this Section to be certified as a County-located business.