# Sec. 14-171. Definitions

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.

## Sec. 14-171. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 14-171 (2026)

(a) As used in this Division:

  (1) Board shall mean the Nuisance Abatement Board.

  (2) Neighborhood nuisance means any premises, except as defined by Section 13-138(a)(9) of the County Code, on or in which, on two or more separate occasions within a one-year period before the start of a proceeding under this subtitle, an owner, tenant or occupant of the premises:

    (a) acts in a disorderly manner that disturbs the public peace; or

    (b) engages in acts, creates or maintains conditions that allows others to act in a disorderly manner that disturbs the public peace; or

    (c) engages in activities that are prohibited in residential neighborhoods and zones, including any event, gathering, party, or picnic that involves: admission fees; cover charges; door charges; entry fees; ticket sales; food or beverage sales; adult entertainment charges, fees or sales; personal profit to the homeowner or organizer of an event; or is open to the general public.

  (3) Occupant shall mean any person occupying a premises, whether or not a party to a lease.

  (4) Owner and owner of record shall mean the person in whose name a premises is recorded in the land records of Prince George's County who owns, leases, occupies, or controls the property and any agent of such person.

  (5) Person means an individual, receiver, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, and any corporation, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, or other legal entity.

  (6) Premises shall mean any land, building, or other structure, or part thereof, where a residential property, including vacant or abandoned property, or a commercial, business, or similar establishment is located.

  (7) Public nuisance shall mean any residential or commercial premises used:

    (A) By persons who assemble for the purpose of illegally administering a controlled dangerous substance, as defined in the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code;

    (B) For the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, or controlled paraphernalia, as defined in the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code; or

    (C) For the illegal storage or concealment of a controlled dangerous substance in sufficient quantity to reasonably indicate under all the circumstances an intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance or controlled paraphernalia;

    (D) By persons for activities involving prostitution, human trafficking, or a criminal gang as defined in the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code;

    (E) As a neighborhood nuisance as defined by this Section; or

    (F) To endanger life, health, or safety, or obstruct the quiet enjoyment and reasonable use of the property of persons in a particular area.

    (G) For the storage or concealment of illegal weapons, stolen property, contraband or other evidence of criminal activity at the premises.

    (H) As a disorderly house as referenced in the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code.

    (I) By persons for activities involving human labor trafficking as defined in Section 14-191(a)(7) of the County Code.

  (8) Tenant shall mean any tenant or lessee, whether under a written or oral lease.