Sec. 13-1125. Administrative Citations
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 § 13-1125 (2026)
Sec. 13-1125. Administrative CitationsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Required contents. A citation issued under this Division shall include, at a minimum:
(1)
date of issuance;
(2)
the name and address of the party charged;
(3)
the address of the location at which the violation occurred;
(4)
the date and time that the violation occurred;
(5)
a description of the nature of the violation;
(6)
the section of this Code that was violated;
(7)
the manner and time in which the person shall either:
(A)
pay the prescribed fine prescribed for the violation and correction of the violation or
(B)
request a hearing on the violation;
(8)
the time within which the violation, if ongoing, must be abated; and
(9)
a notice that failure to pay the fine and correct the violation, or to request a hearing, within the prescribed time may result in a default decision and order entered against the party.
(b)
Service of citations. A citation shall be:
(1)
issued by an Inspector; and
(2)
served on the person or property and the property owner cited by one of the following methods:
(A)
in person;
(B)
first class mail;
(C)
delivery to a person 18 years or older who resides at the cited person's last known address; or
(D)
posting on the front door of the property; or
(E)
delivery to the registered agent by first class mail; or
(F)
delivery by email, by written consent. Email is the exchange of computer-stored messages from one user to one or more recipients through the internet that requires a webmail server address. The Department shall provide guidelines for implementation of email methods of service set forth in Section 13-112(a) of this Subdivision. It is the responsibility of those who consent in writing to be served an administrative citation of the Housing Code by email to maintain a current email address with the Department.
(3)
if applicable, mailed to the property owner and registered management agent for multifamily property.
(c)
Effect of citation. When properly issued and served, the citation or a copy of it shall:
(1)
constitute full and complete notice of the violation cited in it;
(2)
constitute full and complete notice of an order of abatement, if abatement is ordered; and
(3)
constitute prima facie evidence of the facts contained in it, if sworn to or affirmed under the penalties of perjury.
(d)
Single document permissible. A single document may be used to issue two or more separately numbered citations.
(e)
Electronic signature. An electronic signature may be used to execute a citation and to serve as an affirmation, under the penalties of perjury, that the facts stated in the citation are true.
(f)
Records of citation to be kept. The original or a copy of the citation shall be filed and retained in the records of the Administrative Hearing Unit.