Division 6. Coal Tar Pavement Products Ban
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.
Division 6. Coal Tar Pavement Products Ban
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-145 (2026)
Sec. 19-145. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
For the purposes of this Division, the following terms shall mean:
(1)
Coal tar pavement product means a material that contains coal tar and is intended to cover an asphalt or concrete surface, including, but not limited to a driveway or parking area.
(2)
Director means the Director of the Department of the Environment or the Director's designee.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-146 (2026)
Sec. 19-146. Prohibition on use of coal tar pavement productsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person shall not use a coal tar pavement product in the County.
(b)
Both the property owner and the applicator has violated this Section if a coal tar pavement product is applied to an asphalt or concrete surface on the property.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-147 (2026)
Sec. 19-147. Prohibition on sale of coal tar pavement productsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person shall not sell or offer for sale a coal tar pavement product in the County.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-148 (2026)
Sec. 19-148. Alternatives and OutreachLinkCopy Citation
(a)
By July 1, 2015, the Director shall publish a list of alternative products for use on asphalt and concrete that does not contain a coal tar pavement product.
(b)
The Department of the Environment must conduct an education and outreach campaign before and during implementation of the provisions of this Division. This campaign shall include:
(1)
informational mailers to and direct contact with affected property owners and contractors; and
(2)
distribution of information through County internet and web based resources; and
(3)
news releases and news events.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-149 (2026)
Sec. 19-149. Enforcement and PenaltiesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Director or the Director's designee shall enforce this Division.
(b)
No person or entity shall willfully violate any provision of this Division. The violation of any such prohibited or unlawful act or offense, or a misdemeanor, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
(c)
For each violation, each day of the violation shall constitute an offense and the penalties prescribed shall apply separately to each offense.
(d)
Violators shall remediate the surface of the coal tar pavement product to which coal tar was applied.
(e)
The County Attorney or any affected party may file an action in court with jurisdiction to enjoin repeated violations of this Section.