Sec. 13-1133. Violations to which subtitle applies
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 § 13-1133 (2026)
Sec. 13-1133. Violations to which subtitle appliesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In general. The jurisdiction and authority of the Administrative Hearing Unit extends to each of the provisions of the Prince George's County Code that are specified in subsection (e) of this section, as those provisions may be amended, including any rules and regulations adopted under them. The issuance of an administrative citation does not preclude pursuit of any other remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
(b)
Prepayable fines.
(1)
The basic prepayable civil fine for a violation of a provision is specified next to the listing of that provision in subsection (e) of this section.
(2)
The basic prepayable fines is doubled, however, on any administrative citation that is issued to a person or property if, within the past twelve (12) months:
(A)
a final order of an Administrative Hearing Officer, whether issued on hearing, on default, or otherwise, imposed a penalty on that person or property for a violation of the same provision; or
(B)
that person prepaid an administrative citation for violation of the same provision.
(c)
Continuing violations. If a provision of law provides that the continuation or reoccurrence of a violation constitutes a separate offense, a separate citation may be issued for each separate offense.
(d)
Prior notice not required. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Prince George's County Code to the contrary, notice need not be given before the issuance and enforcement of an administrative citation for any of the provisions listed in subsection (e) of this section.
(e)
Provisions and penalties enumerated.
(1)
In Section 13-101 of the County Code, the County adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended in Subtitle 13 and known as the "Housing Code." An Inspector may issue and an Administrative Hearing Officer may adjudicate administrative citations issued pursuant only to Sections 108, 181, 184, 186, 187, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, and 404 of the Housing Code, and all of the respective subsections thereunder. The penalty for violation of any of the enumerated sections is $300.00 per violation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the penalty for a violation of Section 13-186 of the Housing Code is up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the penalty for a violation of Section 302.8 of the Housing Code is Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the first violation, Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) for the second violation and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the third and for any subsequent violations.
(2)
In Subtitle 4, Division 1 of the County Code, the County adopted and amended certain provisions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. An Inspector may issue and an Administrative Hearing Officer may adjudicate notices of violation and administrative citations issued pursuant to Sections 4-116, 4-117, 4-255, and 4-256 and all of the respective subsections thereunder. The penalty for violation of any of the enumerated sections is One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation.
(3)
In Subtitle 5, Division 8 of the County Code, the County enacted licensing requirements for short-term rentals. An Inspector may issue and an Administrative Hearing Officer may adjudicate penalties, citations, suspensions, and revocations issued pursuant to Sections 5-175.05, 5-175.06, and 5-175.07 of this Code, and all of the respective subsections thereunder. The penalty for violation of any of the enumerated sections is $1,000.00 per violation.
(4)
In Subtitle 13, Division 7 of the County Code, the County enacted minimum standards for maintenance of structures, equipment, and exterior property for all property and structures used or zoned for commercial and industrial purposes and for residentially zoned property where the use is other than residential. An inspector may issue and an Administrative Hearing Officer may adjudicate notices of violation and administrative citations issued pursuant to Sections 13-244 and 13-246, and all of the respective subsections thereunder. The penalty for an administrative citation issued pursuant to any of the enumerated sections is $1000.00 per violation.