Sec. 19-126.05. Operations and enforcement
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 § 19-126.05 (2026)
Sec. 19-126.05. Operations and enforcementLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Operation of a monitoring system. In accordance with Chapter 624 of the 2024 Laws of Maryland, a noise abatement monitoring system must:
(1)
be operated by a trained and qualified operator; and
(2)
undergo an annual calibration check by an independent calibration laboratory.
(b)
A person may not violate the noise limit of five (5) Decibels that falls within any part of the county's jurisdiction.
(c)
Warning notices and citations — contents and mailing. A warning notice or citation issued must be mailed to an owner and must include the information required.
(d)
Number and timing of citations — limitations. The Department must not:
(1)
Issue more than one citation to a person per day for a violation enforced by noise abatement monitoring system; or
(2)
Issue a citation applicable to a motor vehicle during the first thirty (30) days after warning for a first offense applicable to the motor vehicle is mailed to the owner.
(e)
District Court procedures. The Department must administer, and process civil citations:
(1)
using a uniform citation form prescribed by the District Court; and
(2)
in accordance with procedures adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court.
(f)
County contractors. If a contractor operates a noise abatement monitoring system or administers or processes warning notices of citations generated by a noise abatement monitoring system on behalf of the County, the contractor's fee must not be contingent upon a per-ticket basis concerning the number of warning notices or citations issued or paid.