Sec. 13-271. Civil monetary fine; injunctive relief
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 § 13-271 (2026)
Sec. 13-271. Civil monetary fine; injunctive reliefLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to the provisions of Sections 13-267 through 13-270 of this Code, a person found in violation of this Division shall be liable to a civil fine in accordance with Division 3 of Subtitle 28 of this Code.
(b)
The person issued the civil citation for violating this Division shall be subject to a total monetary fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each day the violation continues is deemed a separate offense and is subject to an additional citation and fine. Noncompliance by commercial owners shall be:
(1)
First offense shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000).
(2)
Second offense shall be four thousand dollars ($4,000).
(3)
Third offense shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(4)
A fourth and all subsequent offenses shall be in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) and the County will take action in accordance with Section 13-267.
(c)
In addition, the County Attorney shall be authorized to pursue compliance of this Division by way of injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(d)
The Police Department shall be authorized to issue a criminal citation or warning in lieu of the issuance of a civil citation pursuant to Subtitle 28, Division 3.