# Subtitle 2. Administration

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.

## Subtitle 2. Administration

### Division 1. County Council

#### Sec. 2-101. Council composition; legislative power

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-101 (2026)

(a) The Council shall be composed of nine (9) members, nominated and elected as provided in Section 303 of the Charter.

(b) The Council shall exercise all legislative powers granted the County under the State Constitution and the laws of the State, as provided in Section 302 of the Charter.

(c) The Council shall be organized, qualified, and compensated as provided in the Charter.

#### Sec. 2-102. Council sessions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-102 (2026)

(a) Council sessions for the enactment of legislation shall be held on the first and third Tuesday of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, and November, except:

  (1) November in a Councilmanic Election Year;

  (2) The following Wednesday if a legal holiday; or,

  (3) Such additional days as the Council determines not to exceed forty-five (45) days, or as limited by the State Constitution.

(b) Council session for the performance of other duties may be held at such times as determined by the Council.

(c) Council session shall be held at the County Administration Building, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and such other places as the Council shall designate.

#### Sec. 2-103. Audit of accounts

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-103 (2026)

(a) Upon the death, resignation, removal or expiration of the term of a County Council member, an audit shall be made of the accounts maintained by the County Council member.

(b) If, as a result of any audit, a County Council member shall be found to be indebted to the County, the County Executive shall proceed forthwith to collect the indebtedness.

#### Sec. 2-104. Special election to fill vacancy on County Council

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-104 (2026)

(a) The provisions of this Section shall apply only to a vacancy on the County Council that occurs during the first three (3) years of a term.

(b) When there is a vacancy in the office of a Council Member that occurs during the first three (3) years of a term, the Council shall, within seven (7) days after such vacancy occurs, adopt a Resolution directing that a special primary and special election by the registered voters of the Council District concerned be held to fill the vacancy. The Resolution shall specify:

  (1) The date by which a certificate of candidacy must be filed with the Board of Supervisors of Elections;

  (2) The date for the special primary election; and

  (3) The date for the special election.

(c) The date of the special primary election shall be any Tuesday that is at least forty-five (45) calendar days, but not more than sixty (60) calendar days, following the occurrence of the vacancy. The date of the special election shall be any Tuesday which is at least sixty (60) calendar days, but not more than ninety (90) calendar days, following the occurrence of the vacancy. Polling places shall be open between the hours of 7 A.M. and 8 P.M. No special primary election or special election shall be held within thirty (30) calendar days prior to any regularly scheduled election.

(d) The Council shall consult with the Board of Supervisors of Elections before adopting the Resolution described in Subsection (b).

(e) The County shall provide funding to cover the costs for the special primary election and special election. The Board of Supervisors of Elections shall identify the costs incurred and submit a request for a supplemental budget appropriation to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget within sixty days after the special election.

(f) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section, and except where such construction would be unreasonable, the provisions of Article 33, Annotated Code of Maryland, the County Charter, and the County Code shall be applicable to special primary elections or special elections.

(g) Within seven calendar days after the adoption of the Resolution directing a special election, the Board of Supervisors of Elections shall publish once in at least one newspaper of general circulation a notice that a vacancy has occurred, that a special primary election and special election will be held on the dates specified to fill the vacancy.

(h) In order to have the name of a proposed candidate placed on the ballot, the candidate shall file with the Board of Supervisors of Elections a certificate of candidacy not later than twenty-eight (28) days prior to the special primary election.

(i) At least 10 days prior to the special primary election and special election, the Board of Supervisors of Elections shall mail a specimen ballot to the household of each registered voter in the councilmanic district in which the vacancy occurs. The specimen ballot shall contain the names of the candidates in the order and form in which they are to be printed on the ballot, together with a statement, not to exceed 500 words, provided by each candidate.

(j) When there is a vacancy in the office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining members of the Council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) calendar days.

#### Sec. 2-105. Fiscal impact statements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-105 (2026)

(a) Definitions. In this Section, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

  (1) Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

  (2) Fiscal impact means an estimate of changes in future County revenue and expenditures attributable to a change in the law.

  (3) Legislation means a bill or resolution under consideration by the Council.

(b) Fiscal impact statements. The Director shall submit a statement to the Council describing the fiscal impact, if any, of each piece of legislation. The Director shall submit a separate statement for each piece of legislation.

(c) Time for submission. A fiscal impact statement should be submitted to the Council:

  (1) no later than 7 days before the first Committee session at which the legislation is considered on each bill or resolution presented or introduced, respectively, by the Council Chair at the request of the County Executive; and

  (2) the earlier of no more than:

    (A) twelve (12) days after a bill or resolution sponsored by a Councilmember is presented or introduced, respectively; or

    (B) two (2) days before the first Committee session at which the legislation is considered.

  (3) If the Director is unable to submit the statement within the time required by paragraph (2), the Director shall notify the Council Chair in writing of the delay, the reason for the delay, and the revised delivery date. If the Council Chair finds that the revised delivery date is unreasonable, the Council Chair may set a different delivery deadline.

(d) Content of fiscal impact statement. Each fiscal impact statement shall include:

  (1) the sources of information, assumptions, and methodologies used;

  (2) an estimate of changes in County revenues and expenditures regardless of whether the revenues or expenditures are assumed in a recommended or approved budget;

  (3) revenue and expenditure estimates covering at least the next four (4) fiscal years;

  (4) analysis of the full personnel cost of the legislation;

  (5) an estimate of additional staff and resources needed to implement the legislation;

  (6) an explanation of revenue or expenditures that are uncertain or difficult to project; and

  (7) if the legislation is likely to have no fiscal impact, why that is the case.

(e) Compliance. Council action on legislation that is otherwise valid is not invalid because of any failure to follow the requirements of this Section.

#### Sec. 2-106 through 2-109. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-106–2-109 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-110. Members of General Assembly; widow's pension

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-110 (2026)

In the event the State Senator or a member of the House of Delegates of Prince George's County dies during his term of office, beginning with the session opening in January, 1963, the Council shall pay to the surviving spouse of the deceased Senator or Delegate such sum as will equal the amount of money he would have received from the State had he lived until the end of the year in which he died. If there is no surviving spouse such sums shall be paid to heirs at law of the deceased Senator or Delegate.

#### Sec. 2-110.01. Compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-110.01 (2026)

(a) The members of the County Council shall receive compensation for the performance of their public duties under the Charter of:

  (1) no increase in the County Council Member salaries in December 2026, year one of the term. For year one of the term, the County Council Member salaries will remain at $145,432, the same level established in December 2025. For year one of the term, the Council Chair's salary will remain at $152,703, the same level established in December 2025. For year one of the term, the Council Vice-Chair's salary will remain $149,068, the same level established in December 2025;

  (2) payment in the amounts adjusted annually, beginning in year two (2027), in year three (2028) and in year four (2029), respectively, with a percentage increase equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for September shall have increased from the preceding September up to a maximum of 3.0% in each of year two, year three, and year four of the term; and

  (3) for any year the CPI-U is applied for salary adjustment purposes, should the CPI-U for that year reflect a decrease in the year-over-year rate, the salaries of the County Council Members shall remain at the previous year's salary level.

(b) The compensation of the Chair of the County Council shall be fixed at five percent (5%) per annum in excess of the compensation of the other Council Members during such person's term as Chair, and the compensation of the Vice-Chair of the County Council shall be fixed at two and one half percent (2.5%) per annum in excess of the compensation of the other Council Members during such person's term as Vice-Chair.

(c) The County contribution for County Council Members to the County's ICMA 401 Defined Contribution Plan shall increase from five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%), while the County Council Members will continue to contribute five percent (5%) of base salary.

(d) The compensation of Members of the County Council shall be determined in accordance with Section 308 of the Charter and applicable State law.

### Division 2. County Executive

#### Sec. 2-111. County Executive; powers; qualifications

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-111 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall be vested with all the executive powers vested on the County by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland. The County Executive shall be the chief executive officer of the County and execute all laws.

(b) The County Executive shall be nominated, elected as provided in Section 403 of the Charter.

(c) The County Executive shall be subject to all of the provisions of Article IV of the Charter relating to his position.

#### Sec. 2-111.00.01. Special election to fill vacancy in office of County Executive

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-111.00.01 (2026)

(a) The provisions of this Section shall apply only to a vacancy in the office of County Executive which occurs during the first two (2) years of a term. Section 407 of the County Charter contains procedures for filling a vacancy in that office occurring during the last two (2) years of a term.

(b) When there is a vacancy in the office of County Executive which occurs during the first two (2) years of a term, the Council shall, within ten (10) days after such vacancy occurs, adopt a Resolution providing for:

  (1) A special primary election and a special election by the registered voters of the County to fill the remainder of the term of office of County Executive;

  (2) The withdrawal date for candidates which shall be two (2) calendar days after the final filing date; and

  (3) The dates for the special primary and special elections;

    (A) The date of the special primary election shall be any Tuesday which is at least thirty-five (35) calendar days but not more than ninety (90) calendar days following the date of adoption of the resolution.

    (B) The date of the special election shall be on any Tuesday which is at least forty (40) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the primary election.

    (C) No special primary or special election shall be held within forty-nine (49) calendar days prior to or thirty (30) calendar days after any regularly scheduled election.

(c) The Council shall consult with the County Board of Supervisors of Elections before adopting the Resolution described in Subsection (b).

(d) The County shall provide funding to cover the costs for the special primary and special election.

(e) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section and except where such construction would be unreasonable, the provisions of Article 33, Annotated Code of Maryland, the County Charter, and the County Code (including Division 17A of Subtitle 2 and Division 2 of Subtitle 8) shall be applicable to the special primary and special elections.

  (1) Certificates of candidacy must be filed at the Board of Supervisors of Elections during regular business hours, not later than twenty-one (21) calendar days before the special primary election.

  (2) In order to have the name of a proposed candidate placed on the ballot by petition, the candidate shall file with the Board of Supervisors of Elections:

    (A) A declaration of his intent to seek nomination by petition. Such declaration shall be filed not later than twenty-one (21) days before the special primary election.

    (B) A certificate of candidacy not later than the closing of the polls at the special primary election; and petitions signed by not less than three (3) percent of the registered voters who are eligible to vote for the office for which the nomination by petition is sought. The number of registered voters shall be determined as of the date of the adoption of the Council resolution providing for the special primary election and the special election.

  (3) The Board of Supervisors of Elections shall verify a sufficient number of signatures of persons who are registered voters and who have signed the petition to equal the three (3) percent necessary to validate the petition. Immediately upon completion of the verification process, said Board shall notify the candidate of the results.

#### Sec. 2-111.01. Sale, lease, or other disposition of County property

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-111.01 (2026)

The County Executive shall be authorized to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any County-owned real property, when such property is no longer needed for County use or when the proposed disposition is in furtherance of a public purpose, including a sale/leaseback or a lease/leaseback, in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) Property Inventory. The County Executive shall establish an inventory of all real property and improvements titled in the name of Prince George's County, and all real property and improvements to which Prince George's County has an equitable or fee simple title. The inventory shall include properties acquired through tax sales, grants, purchases, eminent domain, or by operation of law, including property transferred to the County from other governmental agencies and the Board of Education. Properties utilized for public rights-of-way shall be inventoried separately. The tax certificate for properties acquired through tax sales may be sold without regard to this Section at any time prior to the foreclosure of the right of redemption, in accordance with the provisions of State law.

(b) Inventory List and Surplus Property Disposal List.

  (1) The County Executive shall present the inventory to the County Council no later than the first day of May each year.

  (2) Only those properties which are contained within the inventory shall be permitted to be proposed for lease, sale, or disposal.

  (3) Revisions to the inventory shall be submitted as necessary and approved by legislative act.

  (4) The County Executive, at least once annually, shall review the inventory of all real property and improvements held in fee by Prince George's County and shall transmit, for the approval by legislative act of the County Council, a list of all properties to be leased, offered for sale, or otherwise disposed of. The list of properties proposed for surplus shall identify any properties considered for economic development purposes, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects.

  (5) Simultaneous with the transmission of the surplus property legislation to the County Council, the County Executive shall submit a copy of the surplus property legislation to the Revenue Authority of Prince George's County, any municipality in which a property proposed as surplus lies, in whole or in part, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, and the State of Maryland (each a "Preferred Government Entity").

(c) Surplus Property List Description. The surplus property list shall adequately describe each property listed and shall contain:

  (1) A statement of its acquisition cost;

  (2) Date of acquisition; and

  (3) Present assessment value.

  (4) Any property being considered by the County Executive for economic development purposes, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects, shall be so designated in the surplus property list.

  (5) In addition to paragraphs 1-3 above, when the property is proposed for sale to a private party, the description must also include:

    (A) the proposed sale price;

    (B) the name of the proposed purchaser; and

    (C) a list of the type and value of any waiver, abatement, adjustment, or deferral of County fees, charges, or taxes pertaining to the property.

(d) Administration. The Redevelopment Authority for Prince George's County (the "Authority") shall administer the final disposition of all properties approved as surplus beginning no less than forty-five (45) days after County Council approval of the surplus property list and before any disposition, grant, or lease of surplus property.

(e) First Right of Refusal. Except when the proposed disposition is a sale/leaseback or disposition for economic development, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects, the Authority shall give a first right of refusal to the Preferred Government Entities.

  (1) Preferred Government Entities may purchase properties approved as surplus for public use only, and for an amount equal to the County's acquisition cost plus expenses incident to transfer.

  (2) To meet the requirement for public use, not more than ten percent (10%) of the usable space of any structure may be rented by the Preferred Government Entity acquiring the property for an amount exceeding the cost of maintaining and operating such space.

  (3) Preferred Government Entities shall attend the public hearing identified in Subsection (f) of this Section to exercise their right of first refusal on the record. Where more than one Preferred Government Entity exercises their right of first refusal at the hearing, the Authority shall designate the Preferred Government Entity to whom the property will be transferred in the disposition resolution set forth in Subsection (h) of this Section.

  (4) Where the property requires the maintenance of a structure, the Authority may, as a condition of disposition, require the Preferred Government Entity to maintain the property in at least the same condition as it is in at the time of the hearing until disposition is complete.

(f) Notice, Public Hearing and Public Sale.

  (1) The Authority shall advertise the proposed dispositions and availabilities of all properties approved as surplus in accordance with the provisions of Section 10- 312, Local Government Article, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, by publishing notice once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the County setting forth the particulars as to where, when, and to whom objections may be filed.

  (2) After providing the required notice in Subsection 1, the Authority shall schedule a public hearing no sooner than 15 days of the effective date of the surplus property list legislation to receive comment from Preferred Government Entities, interested persons, and persons lodging objections. The hearing shall be recorded and the record transferred to the Council within fifteen (15) days of conclusion of the hearing(s).

  (3) After concluding the hearing and transmitting the record, the Authority shall determine which properties on the surplus property list shall be transferred for economic development projects, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects, transferred to Preferred Government Entities, or proposed for transfer to the bidder offering best value.

  (4) With the exception of transfers for economic development, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects, which shall follow the County Capital Improvement Program budget process, or transfers to a Preferred Government Entity where no competition exists, no disposition of any surplus property may be permitted without County Council approval by resolution in accordance with Subsection (h) of this Section.

(g) Dispositions for specific public purposes limited to transportation, not-for-profit sport and recreational uses, and day care centers for children or adults. The County Executive may propose a plan for disposition of County property through sale, lease, or other conveyance to public or private parties under terms and conditions which will, in the determination of the County Executive, promote a specific public purpose, limited to transportation, not-for-profit sport and recreational uses, and day care centers for children or adults. The plan for disposition, including the public purpose to be served and the terms of the conveyance, shall be submitted to the County Council, and the County Executive shall be authorized to proceed with the disposition upon approval by the County Council by resolution.

(h) Disposition Resolutions.

  (1) After notice and public hearing, the Authority shall submit a resolution to the County Council setting forth the proposed disposition(s). The resolution shall contain only those properties proposed for transfer to private entities or for which more than one Preferred Government Entity exercised a first right of refusal.

  (2) The County Council shall schedule a public hearing and take action within thirty (30) days of transmittal of the resolution. The County Council may reject the proposed disposition(s) by majority vote of the full Council. If the County Council fails to timely schedule the hearing or object by majority vote, the proposed disposition(s) in the resolution shall be deemed approved.

  (3) If a resolution is transmitted during County Council recess, or the thirty (30) days by which the County Council must schedule a hearing and take action expires during recess, then the County Council shall schedule a hearing and take action within ten (10) days after return from recess. If the Council fails to schedule the hearing and take action on the resolution by majority vote within ten (10) days after return from recess, then the resolution shall be deemed approved.

(i) Reversionary Interest.

  (1) Disposition of the property to a Preferred Government Entity other than the Revenue Authority of Prince George's County shall be subject to the condition that the property will revert to the County if the public use is discontinued.

  (2) Within sixty (60) days of the discontinuance of the public use, or after any extension which may be granted for good cause, a deed shall be executed transferring the property, which shall be in at least as good a condition as it was when received, back to the County.

  (3) If any property that has reverted to the County is subsequently sold for a sale price in excess of the appraised value of the property at the time it was declared surplus to County needs, the Preferred Government Entity shall also be reimbursed for the cost of improvements made to the principal structure, if any, on the property. If the County Executive is satisfied that another public use will replace one which has been discontinued, no transfer shall be required. As an alternative to the property reverting to the County, the Preferred Government Entity may reimburse the County for the fair market value of the property at the time it was conveyed to the Preferred Government Entity.

  (4) Where the County Executive finds it in the public interest to convey title to another Preferred Government Entity for less than the acquisition cost, the County Executive may so convey provided they set forth reasonable justification, in writing, to the County Council prior to the sale.

  (5) Whenever a property is proposed for disposition by sale to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the purchase price shall be no less than the present value of the remaining bonded indebtedness attributable to the property.

(j) Exemption for Sale/Leaseback. The County Executive shall be authorized to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any County-owned property, and to enter into a leaseback of the same to the County in furtherance of a public purpose, without complying with any of the other provisions of this Section 2-111.01 or Section 2-112 of the County Code, provided that:

  (1) The County Council has approved the sale, lease or other disposition and leaseback of such property by resolution.

  (2) The County Executive shall cause notice of the proposed disposition to be given in accordance with Section 10-312, Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (3) The approval by resolution of the County Council of the sale, lease or other disposition of County-owned property and the leaseback of the same shall be an authorization to the County Executive to act within two (2) years of the effective date of the resolution upon such terms as the County Executive determines are in the best interests of the County, subject to any limitations contained in such resolution.

  (4) Any contracts relating to the proposed sale, lease or other disposition and the leaseback of an approved property may be negotiated and accepted by the County Executive within two (2) years of the effective date of the County Council resolution.

  (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2-112 of the County Code, lease payments or any other payments provided for with respect to a leaseback may be included in either the County's capital or operating budget.

  (6) Any leaseback may be structured:

    (A) as a true lease such that upon expiration or termination of the leaseback, title to the property shall remain in the person to whom the property was transferred in accordance with this Subsection (j); or

    (B) any leaseback may be structured as a lease-purchase or similar arrangement such that title to the transferred property shall be acquired by the County upon expiration or termination of the leaseback (subject to any remedies the lessor may have upon an event of default or event of non-appropriation), as provided in any contracts negotiated and accepted by the County Executive under the provisions of this Subsection (j), without further compliance with the provisions of the Section 2-111.01 or Section 2-112 of the County Code.

  (7) All documents or set of documents pertaining to the solicitation of proposals and any development agreement, deed, lease, construction contract or other document designed to implement a transaction authorized by this subsection shall require:

    (A) that the construction portion of the project shall be considered a "public work" constructed by a "public body"; and

    (B) that the provisions of Subtitle 2, Division 14 of the County Code shall apply to the project as if the project were constructed directly by the County; and

    (C) that the Purchasing Agent shall establish a goal for the utilization of minority contractors on the project in accordance with the criteria contained in Section 10A-136 of the County Code; and

    (D) that any party performing construction work shall be considered a "contractor" and shall be required to comply with the provisions of Subtitle 2, Division 14 and Subtitle 10A, Division 6, Subdivision 1 of the County Code.

(k) Previous Owner Dispositions. Except for property proposed for economic development, including elderly housing and affordable housing projects, or proposed for disposition pursuant to Subsections (e) (Preferred Government Entities),(g) (Specific Public Purposes), or (j) (Sale/Leaseback ), the owner(s) from whom property was acquired by the County, or the heirs and assigns of the owner(s), shall have the first right over any other person to reacquire the property (or such portion of it which is declared surplus) if all of the following conditions are met:

  (1) The property was acquired by the County through grant, purchase, or eminent domain within the last twenty-five (25) years. Such property shall include that acquired by the County from a Preferred Government Entity. It shall not include acquisition through purchase at tax sale.

  (2) The determination of the County Executive that the property is surplus occurs within twenty-five (25) years after County acquisition or in the case of an acquisition from another Preferred Government Entity the determination occurs within twenty-five (25) years after the acquisition by that agency.

  (3) The former owner or heir has asserted his right to reacquire the property within sixty (60) days after the following have occurred:

    (A) The Authority shall send notice of the previous owner's right of reacquisition by first class mail to their last known address. The last known address of the previous owner shall be presumed to be that address set forth in the tax assessment records for the year that the subject property was acquired, unless the County shall have been notified in writing of a different address; and

    (B) Similar notification shall be published for a period of three (3) successive weeks in the County newspapers of record.

  (4) The repurchase price shall be the price approved by legislative act of the Council or, where no price is fixed, the fair market value at the time the property is sold.

(l) Leasing. The County Executive, as an alternative to the sale of property, may propose the leasing of County-owned property. Said proposals shall include, but need not be limited to, the maximum lease periods including renewal rights and the minimum rentals to be charged. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section requiring approval by legislative act or resolution, the County Executive may authorize the leasing of any County-owned property for a maximum lease period of one (1) year or less, with no renewal rights.

(m) Surplus School Property. When the property to be disposed of, whether by sale or lease, is a surplus school within a municipality, the municipality will be given notice of any proposed adaptive reuse of the school immediately upon receipt of the proposal. In the event that a municipality, within thirty (30) days of the notice, objects in writing to a proposal for reuse of a surplus school, the Authority shall schedule and give not less than fourteen (14) days notice of a public hearing on the proposal. Said hearing shall be held in the municipality.

(n) Approval Expiration. The approval by resolution of the County Council of the sale, lease, or other disposition of County-owned property, shall be an authorization to the County Executive to act within two (2) years of the date of the resolution. The authority shall extend to all properties enumerated in the disposition resolution irrespective of whether the County held title in a governmental or proprietary capacity or the property is impressed with a public trust. If the County Executive fails to act within two (2) years from the date of resolution, the County Council's approval to the County Executive of the sale, lease, or other disposition of County-owned property shall be deemed a disapproval.

(o) Surplus by Executive Order.

  (1) When the County becomes the owner of a parcel of real property which cannot be developed in accordance with the minimum requirements of Subtitle 27 of this Code due to size or configuration because it is an abandoned roadway or is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in size, the parcel shall immediately become surplus upon Executive Order without further action by the County Executive or the County Council. Such property may be offered for sale at the fair market value if it is equal to, or greater than, the amount of any outstanding taxes, interest, and penalties due on the property, plus administrative costs incident to transfer. Properties of this nature will be included and so designated in the inventory required under this Subtitle.

  (2) When the County acquires a parcel of real property through a floodplain acquisition program, the parcel shall immediately become surplus upon Executive Order executed not less than forty-five (45) days after notice to the County Council without further action by the County Executive or the County Council. Such property may be offered for sale to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in accordance with Subsection (e), or leased or offered for sale to the adjacent landowner(s) or neighborhood homeowners association at the fair market value which shall include the amount of any outstanding taxes, interest, and penalties due on the property, plus costs incident to transfer. All contracts for the sale of such property shall be accompanied by fully executed restrictive covenants designed to protect the floodplain and reflect the restrictions as imposed by law.

(p) Hospital System. This Section shall have no application to the disposition by lease or transfer without consideration of all or a portion of the Prince George's County Hospital System, consisting of the Prince George's General Hospital and Medical Center, the property formerly known as the Greater Laurel Beltsville Hospital, and the Bowie Health Center to Dimensions Health Corporation or University of Maryland Medical Systems.

(q) Surplus Property Report. The Authority shall submit to the County Council on each first Friday of January an annual report of all properties approved as surplus during the previous calendar year.

#### Sec. 2-112. Acquisition of property by purchase, lease, or condemnation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112 (2026)

(a) The County Executive is authorized on behalf of and in the name of the County to acquire by purchase, lease or condemnation for public purposes as such purposes are set forth in any capital improvement expenditure appropriation ordinance, enacted by the Council in accordance with Article VIII of the Charter, the fee simple, leasehold or such other interests as the County Executive may deem to be necessary or desirable in any real property located within the County, including any or all property rights, interests, easements or franchises in the same and to erect buildings thereon for any public use. If the County Executive is unable to agree with the owner or owners on the purchase price of such property or interest therein, he shall thereupon institute in the name of the County the necessary legal proceedings to acquire by condemnation the property or any interest therein. No property or interest therein shall be purchased, by condemnation or otherwise, unless funds for the specific project shall have been included in the capital budget, and the Director of Finance certifies that there are funds on hand to pay the amount included in the Capital Improvement Budget or that funds are forthcoming from a bond issue already sold, the award of a condemnation jury notwithstanding.

(b) Nothing in this Section shall require the purchase of a specific piece of property unless the Council shall so specify in the Capital Budget. All such purchases herein provided for shall be accomplished in accordance with budgetary procedures as set forth in the Charter. Any condemnation proceeding filed hereunder shall be in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Real Property Article, Title 12, Eminent Domain of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

#### Sec. 2-112.01. Compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.01 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall receive compensation for the performance of public duties under the Charter of:

  (1) no increase in the County Executive's salary in December 2026, year one of the term. For year one of the term, the County Executive's salary will remain at $241,170, the same level established in December 2025;

  (2) payment in the amounts adjusted annually, beginning in year two (2027), in year three (2028) and in year four (2029), respectively, with a percentage increase equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for September shall have increased from the preceding September up to a maximum of 3.0% in each of year two, year three, and year four of the term; and (3) for any year the CPI-U is applied for salary adjustment purposes, should the CPI-U for that year reflect a decrease in the year-over-year rate, the salary of the County Executive shall remain at the previous year's salary level.

(b) The County contribution for the County Executive to the County's ICMA 401 Defined Contribution Plan shall increase from five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%), while the County Executive will continue to contribute five percent (5%) of base salary.

(c) The compensation of the County Executive shall be determined in accordance with Section 406 of the Charter and applicable State law.

#### Sec. 2-112.01.01. Rates for travel mileage reimbursement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.01.01 (2026)

The County Executive shall establish the rates for reimbursement of expenses to officers or employees of the County for their travel mileage, when use of a private vehicle is authorized incident to the performance of the official duties of said officer or employee. The rates shall be based upon reasonable costs and in no case shall those rates established by the County Executive be greater than those rates currently in effect for like reimbursements to employees of the Government of the United States of America.

#### Sec. 2-112.02. Short-Term Borrowing Tax Anticipation Notes

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.02 (2026)

The County Executive is hereby authorized to borrow from time to time, upon the full faith and credit of Prince George's County, an amount or amounts not to exceed Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) in the aggregate at any one time, for the purpose of accommodating the cash flow requirements of the County Government in meeting its immediate obligations, and is authorized to execute as evidence of the said indebtedness or indebtednesses tax anticipation notes which shall be retired from tax revenues and other revenues received by the County. All tax anticipation notes signed and issued pursuant to the terms of this Section shall have a maturity date not to exceed one year from the date of the execution of the said note or notes.

#### Sec. 2-112.02.01. Audit of accounts

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.02.01 (2026)

(a) Upon the death, resignation, removal or expiration of the term of any County Executive, an audit shall be made of the accounts maintained by the County Executive.

(b) If, as a result of any audit, a County Executive shall be found to be indebted to the County, the County Council shall proceed forthwith to collect the indebtedness.

### Division 2A. Administrative Appointments

#### Sec. 2-112.03. Legislative intent

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.03 (2026)

(a) It is the expressed intent and purpose of the County Council to achieve, through this legislation, an informative and organized method of reviewing and considering the qualifications of those individuals appointed by the County Executive under Section 322 of the Charter for Prince George's County and those individuals appointed by the County Executive to serve on the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) Further, it is the expressed desire of the County Council to make public that information upon which the confirmation decision is made, except that information which is required to be held in confidence, enabling the citizens of Prince George's County to have available sufficient information in order to completely and responsibly comment during the public hearing on any above-mentioned appointment.

#### Sec. 2-112.04. Standardized Data Form Required

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.04 (2026)

In order to establish qualifications and suitability for employment and service, the County Executive shall send to the County Council a Standardized Appointee Data Form, as set forth in Section 2-112.05 of this Division, completed under oath or affirmation in due form of law by every individual appointed in accordance with Section 322 of the Charter for Prince George's County, Maryland, and every individual appointed by the County Executive to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, subject to confirmation by the County Council.

#### Sec. 2-112.05. Format for Standardized Appointee Data Form

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.05 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall assemble or cause to have assembled a Standardized Appointee Data Form which shall be completed by all individuals as set forth in Section 2-112.04 of this Division. The completed Standardized Appointee Data Form shall be presented to the County Council at the time at which an individual, as set forth in Section 2-112.04 of this Division, is appointed by the County Executive for Prince George's County, Maryland. A copy of the completed Standardized Appointee Data Form shall also be transmitted to the Clerk of the County Council and shall immediately be made a document of public record and thus shall be made available for public review upon request. The Standardized Appointee Data Form shall be established as a standard County form to be completed by all individuals appointed as set forth in Section 2-112.04 of this Division and shall reflect the following information regarding the appointee:

  (1) Current full legal name;

  (2) Current legal address and all past addresses established within five years immediately preceding the date of completion of this form and current citizenship;

  (3) Current home and business phone numbers;

  (4) List of present and all past employment occupations during the past five years including name, address, date of employment and termination, reason for termination, brief job description for each occupation, names of immediate supervisors;

  (5) All education received, name and location of educational institutions attended, degrees acquired, date and cause for any dismissal from such educational institutions, any additional training received;

  (6) Current and previous memberships in professional, civic, and fraternal associations or organizations where related to the qualifications for the appointive position;

  (7) Statement of any felony conviction;

  (8) Military experience including length of service, and rank achieved;

  (9) Five personal references not to include members of family;

  (10) Additional information - special qualifications, skills, data which the appointee wishes to submit.

#### Sec. 2-112.06. Criminal Records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.06 (2026)

The County Executive for Prince George's County shall endeavor to obtain through the Prince George's County Police Department a copy of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal report for each individual appointed as set forth in Section 2-112.04 of this Division. Such information, when acquired by the County Executive, shall be confidential information and shall be made available at the time of appointment to the members of the County Council or the individual appointee upon written or oral request.

#### Sec. 2-112.06.01. Residence Requirement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.06.01 (2026)

(a) Notwithstanding applicable State law, candidates for appointment to County boards and commissions, subject to Section 322 of the County Charter, shall reside in Prince George's County at the time of their confirmation and shall maintain County residency throughout their length of service. Board or commission members that do not maintain their residency shall immediately notify the County Executive and the County Council and their service automatically expires from the date that the member moved from the county.

(b) Candidates for appointment to the Prince George's County Public Employee Relations Board are required to possess specialized skills, expertise and knowledge and as a result of that necessity, the Prince George's County Public Employee Relations Board shall be exempted from the resident requirement of subsection (a) above.

### Division 2B. Prince George's County Planning Board

#### Sec. 2-112.07. Planning Board; compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-112.07 (2026)

The annual compensation of each member of the Prince George's County Planning Board, other than the member designated as the full-time member pursuant to Article 28, Section 7-111 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, is Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($19,400), in addition to any salary the member receives under Section 7-111 as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

### Division 3. Advisory Committee on Aging

#### Sec. 2-113. Advisory Committee on Aging; duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-113 (2026)

(a) There is established the Advisory Committee on Aging for the County which shall:

  (1) Receive regular reports from the Department of Family Services regarding the status of current operations and future planning.

  (2) Make recommendations as may be appropriate on various services and programs for the aging.

  (3) Maintain communications between our older citizens and the County Executive and the Council.

  (4) Strive for a fuller utilization of the energies, skills, and knowledge of our older citizens for the benefit of themselves and society.

  (5) Strive for the development of a positive socioeconomic educational climate which emphasizes the vigor and usefulness of those in later life.

#### Sec. 2-114. Committee composition; members; terms; staff

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-114 (2026)

(a) The Advisory Committee on Aging shall consist of twenty-four (24) members: one-third (1/3) of the members shall be senior citizens (age sixty (60) and over), one-third (1/3) representing public and nonprofit agencies having programs which benefit the older citizens, and one-third (1/3) representing the public at large. The members shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the Council. Terms shall be staggered. No term shall exceed three (3) years.

(b)

  (1) The Committee shall elect yearly from its own membership a chairman and such other officers as the Committee determines necessary; provided that no member shall serve as chairman for more than two (2) years.

  (2) The Committee's secretarial services shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

#### Sec. 2-115. Ex-officio members

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-115 (2026)

To provide program representation required by certain federal and State grant projects, the Director of the Department of Family Services, with the approval of the County Executive, may name persons to serve ex officio with the Committee.

### Division 4. Board of Appeals

#### Sec. 2-116. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-116 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-117. Board of Administrative Appeals

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-117 (2026)

(a) There is created a Board of Administrative Appeals for the County, to hear and determine all administrative appeals allowed by ordinance or law. The jurisdiction of the Board of Administrative Appeals shall not extend to any provision of the County Code which does not expressly provide for such jurisdiction.

(b) County law which specifically grants the Board authority to hear appeals includes (but need not be limited to) the following:

  SUBTITLE 3. ANIMALS.

  Division 2. Licenses and Standards (Animal Holding Facility Licenses).

  SUBTITLE 4. BUILDING.

  Division 2. Construction or Changes in Floodplain Area.

  Division 3. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control.

  Division 4. Stormwater Management.

  Division 6. Universal Design for Housing.

  SUBTITLE 5. BUSINESSES AND LICENSES.

  Division 2. Benefit Performances.

  Division 5. Fortunetelling and Other Similar Practices.

  Division 9A. Massage Establishments.

  Division 12. Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors.

  Division 14. Public Dances. (Dance Halls)

  Division 15. Door-To-Door Solicitors.

  Division 19. Secondhand Dealers.

  Division 21. Towing Regulations.

  Division 23. Model Studios.

  Division 28. Special Food Service Facilities - Mobile Units.

  SUBTITLE 9. ELECTRICITY.

  Subdivision 2. Burglar and Holdup Alarm Users License and Registration.

  SUBTITLE 11. FIRE SAFETY.

  Division 3. Permits, Certificates, and Licenses.

  Division 4. Fire Prevention Code.

  SUBTITLE 12. HEALTH

  Division 10. Tanning Facilities.

  SUBTITLE 13. HOUSING CODE. (Except as Provided for in Section 13-112.01)

  SUBTITLE 14. MORALS AND CONDUCT.

  Division 2A. Going out of Business Sales.

  SUBTITLE 22. SEWERS.

  Division 2. Soil Percolation Testers, Contractors and Cleaners of Sewage Systems.

  SUBTITLE 23. ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.

  SUBTITLE 24A. TELEVISION AND RADIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR.

  SUBTITLE 26A. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR.

#### Sec. 2-118. Board of Appeals created

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-118 (2026)

The Board of Administrative Appeals and the Board of Zoning Appeals are reorganized as set forth in this Division. Their operations are merged and consolidated in a new board which is created and known as the "Board of Appeals for Prince George's County" (hereinafter referred to as the "Board of Appeals").

#### Sec. 2-119. Board composition; terms; compensation; officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-119 (2026)

(a) The Board of Appeals shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Council for a term of four (4) years or until their successors are appointed and duly qualified. The term of appointments shall coincide with the term of office of the Council.

(b) The members of the Board of Appeals shall be compensated at the rate of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per month. The Chairman thereof shall be compensated an additional One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,750.00) per year for administrative responsibilities.

(c) The Council shall designate the Chairman and the Vice-chairman of the Board of Appeals.

#### Sec. 2-120. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-120 (2026)

The Board of Appeals shall meet at such times as necessary. The Chairman shall determine the time and place of all meetings.

#### Sec. 2-121. Appointment of attorney

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-121 (2026)

An attorney shall be appointed by the Council to serve as the attorney for the Board of Appeals. He shall be present at all meetings of the Board.

#### Sec. 2-122. Filing appeal or variance application; fees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-122 (2026)

(a) Applications for variances and all other appeals to the Board of Appeals shall be filed with the Administrator of the Board of Appeals accompanied with the fee prescribed in this Section.

(b) The following schedule of filing fees shall apply to appeals filed with the Board of Appeals relative to Subtitle 27, Zoning, of this Code:

  (1) Variances: .....

    (A) Existing single-family attached and detached residences .....$200.00

    (B) Single-family attached and detached residences that are proposed, newly constructed or under construction .....$500.00

    (C) All other structures .....$1,500.00

  (2) Extension of Time to Cease or Correct Zoning Violation: .....

    (A) Residential Property Involved .....$100.00

    (B) All Other Requests for Time .....$200.00

  (3) Other Zoning Appeals .....$200.00

(c) The following schedule of filing fees shall apply to appeals filed with the Board of Appeals, relative to provisions of other than Subtitle 27 of this Code: .....

  (1) Administrative Appeals: .....

    (A) Residential Property Involved .....$200.00

    (B) Commercial or Industrial Property Involved .....$300.00

(d) The Board of Appeals may refund a filing fee where the Board finds a clear violation by an administrative agent of the County.

#### Sec. 2-123. Records of hearings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-123 (2026)

Adequate records shall be maintained of all hearings before the Board of Appeals. All hearings shall be recorded by a reporter.

#### Sec. 2-124. Rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-124 (2026)

The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its hearings.

#### Sec. 2-125. Minutes of proceedings; resolutions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-125 (2026)

(a) The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings, meetings, and hearings.

(b) All actions or decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be taken by resolution and heard and filed separately as to matters within the respective jurisdictions of the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Administrative Appeals.

#### Sec. 2-126. Determination by Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-126 (2026)

The Board of Appeals may, in conformance with the law, reverse, affirm, or modify, wholly or in part, any decision from which an appeal is taken.

### Division 5. Board of Library Trustees

#### Sec. 2-127. Board of Trustees; composition; terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-127 (2026)

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 23-301 and 23-303 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, there is created a Board of Library Trustees. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members, each to serve a term of five (5) years.

(b) Upon the expiration of the term of each of the members, appointments to the Board shall be made by the County Executive from a list of persons submitted by the Library Board with the confirmation of the Council pursuant to the provisions of the Charter.

#### Sec. 2-128. Powers and duties of Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-128 (2026)

The Board of Library Trustees shall have the powers and duties enumerated and shall be governed by the provisions of Title 23, Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

#### Sec. 2-128.01. Copies of Reports and Other Publications Filed with Library

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-128.01 (2026)

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 40, Section 53, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Prince George's County Memorial Library system, the main office of which is located at Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, is designated as the local agency with which every officer, board, institution, and commission of the State of Maryland, including special or temporary officers, boards, and commissions, must file at least one copy of every regular or special report, bulletin, periodical, catalog, and other publication issued by him or it, whether the report is in printed or other form.

### Division 6. Commission for Women

#### Sec. 2-129. Statement of policy

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-129 (2026)

It is declared to be the public policy of Prince George's County, Maryland, to eliminate discrimination and prejudice in any form that exists on account of sex; to fully utilize the potential of each citizen in order to preserve our democratic way of life; and to provide equal opportunities to all citizens in employment, education, home and community services, and before the law.

#### Sec. 2-130. Commission for Women; composition; terms; vacancies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-130 (2026)

(a) There is established a Commission for Women. The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the Council. Membership shall consist of eleven (11) men and women who represent a wide cross-section of the citizenry of Prince George's County to include people of diverse economic, ethnic and vocational backgrounds and to include representatives from organized women's rights groups. Appointees shall be chosen from among the best qualified applicants obtained through Countywide recruitment. Consideration shall be given to their knowledge, experience, commitment to and interest in women's issues. The Commission shall elect one (1) of its members as Chairperson and another as Vice Chairperson, each to serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and such other officers as it shall determine. Representatives of the Office of Human Rights, the Board of Education, the Department of Health, and the Department of Social Services shall serve as nonvoting members of the Commission.

(b) The term of office of each of the appointive members shall be for three (3) years. Of the members first appointed, four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in one (1) year; four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in two (2) years; and three (3) for terms which will expire in three (3) years.

(c) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made. The Executive upon the notification and recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission will remove any member who has had more than three (3) unexcused absences in one (1) year to be replaced in the manner prescribed above. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and have qualified. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

#### Sec. 2-131. Commission meetings; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-131 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than once each month. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council summarizing its activities, needs, recommendations, and the degree to which the goals of the Commission are being met.

#### Sec. 2-132. Powers and duties of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-132 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Develop when necessary an information and referral system for all services in the County related specifically to the needs of women, and to develop other services when a need for such services is determined.

  (2) Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of women and in the elimination of prejudice and discrimination on account of sex; and to institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for all women. In performance of its duties, the Commission shall cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations.

  (3) Cooperate with the County Executive and all governmental agencies, and to refer to the County Executive and to the proper governmental agencies any matters already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of effort will be avoided.

  (4) Study and investigate by means of public or private meetings, conferences and public hearings, conditions which demonstrate unmet needs, or discrimination or prejudice because of sex.

  (5) Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Council, the County Executive and the various departments of County, State, and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of women and on matters relating to discrimination and prejudice on account of sex, and to recommend such procedures, program, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

  (6) Work to remove inequalities due to unmet needs or discrimination and prejudice on the basis of sex in such areas as housing, recreation, employment, education, community services, and related matters.

#### Sec. 2-133. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-133 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division.

(b) The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.

#### Sec. 2-134. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-134 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-135. Committees; advisory committees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-135 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.

(b) The committee and advisory committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

#### Sec. 2-136. Volunteer services; consultants

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-136 (2026)

The Commission, through the Department of Family Services, may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as they may find necessary from time to time and may engage other workers and consultants in accordance with the laws of the County, subject to budget appropriations, to assist it in carrying out its duties. Services of an individual as a volunteer worker or consultant for the Commission shall not be considered as service of employment bringing such individual within any merit system of the County or of this State.

#### Sec. 2-137. Administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-137 (2026)

Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

### Division 7. Community Goals Advisory Committee

#### Sec. 2-138. Committee established

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-138 (2026)

A Community Goals Advisory Committee is established.

#### Sec. 2-139. Committee composition; staff

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-139 (2026)

(a) The Community Goals Advisory Committee shall be constituted as follows:

  (1) Ten (10) citizens of Prince George's County;

  (2) The chairman of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission;

  (3) A representative of the Washington Suburban Transit Commission;

  (4) A representative of the Council;

  (5) A representative of the Health Department;

  (6) A representative of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;

  (7) A representative of the County Board of Education;

  (8) A representative of the Department of Resources and Community Development;

  (9) A representative of the Department of Public Works;

  (10) A representative of the Department of Economic Development.

(b) Staff services for this committee shall be supplied by the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission, and services as needed shall be provided by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and County agencies.

#### Sec. 2-140. Chairman designated

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-140 (2026)

The Council shall designate the Community Goals Advisory Committee's Chairman.

#### Sec. 2-141. Committee duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-141 (2026)

The Community Goals Advisory Committee shall study and formulate goals, purposes, and concepts for a ten (10) year water and sewage plan for the County.

### Division 8. Consumer Protection

#### Subdivision 1. General

##### Sec. 2-142. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-142 (2026)

(a) As used in this Division:

  (1) Cemetery shall mean a place dedicated to and used or intended to be used for the permanent interment of human remains. It may be either a burial park for earth interment; a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments; a structure or place used or intended to be used for the interment of cremated remains or any combination of one or more thereof. The provisions of this Division shall not apply, however, to cemeteries containing a total of less than one (1) acre of land available or to be made available for interment; or to any cemetery owned and operated by a bona fide and recognized church, synagogue, or other church or religious organization where more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total amount of land available or to be made available for interment at any such cemetery has been reserved or is utilized exclusively by and for the benefit of recognized members and their families of such church, synagogue, or other church or religious organization; or to any cemetery operated by any nonprofit organization which was created by an act of the General Assembly of the State of Maryland prior to 1900.

  (2) Cemetery Authority shall mean a person, firm or corporation who undertakes to establish, maintain, manage, operate, improve or conduct a cemetery, the interring of human remains, or the care, preservation, and embellishment of cemetery property.

  (3) Condominium shall mean property subject to the condominium regime established under the Maryland Condominium Act, being Title 11 of the Article on Real Property of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (4) Consumer shall mean a natural person who purchases merchandise or services or borrows money or receives credit for his personal, family, household or agricultural purposes, or is required to pay for towing services that are not contracted for.

  (5) Director shall mean the Director of the Environment or the Director's designee.

  (6) Lender shall mean a person who loans money or extends credit to a consumer.

  (7) Merchandise shall mean real estate and any chattels, personal or real, including, but not limited to, goods, parts, materials and real estate leases.

  (8) Merchant shall mean a person who offers merchandise or services for purchase by a consumer.

  (9) Organization shall mean a corporation, trust, estate, partnership, cooperative, association, or any other group of individuals however organized.

  (10) Purchase shall mean and include taking by sale, discount, negotiation, mortgage, lien or lease.

  (11) Services shall mean work, labor, or any kind of activity furnished or agreed to be furnished to a consumer, including but not limited to building and construction services, underwriting services, the repair of automobiles, television sets and other similar commodities, the repair or installment of plumbing, heating, electrical or mechanical devices; provided, however, that nothing herein shall apply to the professional services of accountants, architects, clergymen, lawyers, engineers, surveyors, and medical and dental practitioners.

##### Sec. 2-143. Construction of Division

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-143 (2026)

This Division shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its purpose and policies. It is the intent of the Council that in construing Section 2-146 due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretation of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relative to Section 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 45(a)(1), as may from time to time be amended.

##### Sec. 2-144. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-144 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-145. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-145 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-146. Unlawful practices

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-146 (2026)

(a) The following practices and conduct are declared to be unlawful in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise or service, or in connection with the borrowing of money or extension of credit, whether or not any person has, in fact, been misled, deceived or damaged thereby:

  (1) The act, use or practice by any person of any deception, fraud, false promise, or material misrepresentation;

  (2) The concealment, suppression or omission of any material fact which was known or should have been known to the merchant or lender;

  (3) The unreasonable detention of any monies, bailment or chattel personal;

  (4) The harassment or threatening of any person by telephone, cards, letters, or any other means or the contacting of any person's employer for delinquent indebtedness. Nothing in this Subsection shall prevent the use of legal process in the collection of debts;

  (5) The arbitrary refusal or termination of the credit of a natural person without explanation and without allowing such person to correct errors in his credit records;

  (6) Unconscionable trade practice which shall mean a practice which takes unfair advantage of the lack of knowledge, ability, experience or capacity of a consumer which results in a gross disparity in the rights of a consumer as against the merchant or results in a gross disparity between the value received by a consumer and the price paid by the consumer;

  (7) Failure of any merchant to honor any express warranty or any implied warranty as provided by State law to repair any merchandise except real estate. A rebuttable presumption that the merchandise is irreparable shall be raised when the merchant is notified within a reasonable time after the consumer discovers or should have discovered the disrepair and when the merchant has been given a reasonable opportunity to repair. In such a case the merchandise, at the election of the consumer, shall be either exchanged, if available, or all costs of purchase refunded, less ordinary wear and tear, if used. Finance charges are not to be included as a part of the cost of purchase.

  (8) Failure of the vendor of a residential condominium unit to provide to the initial purchaser thereof all disclosure requirements as required pursuant to Section 11-126 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as it may be from time to time amended.

  (9) Violation of prohibited acts under Section 5-272 of Subtitle 5, Division 21, of the Prince George's County Code.

(b) The provisions of Subsection (a) shall apply to all services licensed under Division 21 of Subtitle 5 of the Prince George's County Code.

(c) In addition to Section 2-146(a), the following practices are declared to be unlawful in connection with the ownership and/or management of cemeteries. In determination of unreasonableness as provided for and required herein, the Director shall, among other factors, consider the practices, policies, rules, regulations, or prices of services of other cemetery authorities in Prince George's County and the Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan Areas and any model rules and regulations recommended by the collective action of the cemetery authorities in Prince George's County:

  (1) The establishment by the cemetery authority of any unreasonable policies, practices, rules, regulations, or prices of services for the use, care, management, or protection of the property of the cemetery authority and its burial sites;

  (2) The establishment of any unreasonable policies, practices, rules, regulations, or price structures that discriminate against any racial, ethnic, or religious group;

  (3) The use of a contract of sale for burial rights that is not plainly printed or typewritten and retained, subject to inspection in the office of the cemetery authority and available to the consumer upon request, or the failure to provide, prior to the execution of a contract of sale, a current copy of the policies, practices, rules, or regulations and price structures for services of the cemetery;

  (4) Failure to file by June 1 of each year, an accurate and fully disclosed statement listing all policies, practices, rules, regulations, and pricing structures for services with the Director and failing to inform the Director within thirty (30) days of any change in this report;

  (5) Failure to allow the owner(s) of burial rights in a cemetery or the owner of cemetery goods and services to transfer, sell, or convey the same to any person or association, provided however, that nothing herein shall preclude the cemetery authority from placing reasonable restrictions on resale if said restrictions are included in the owner's sales contract and the cemeteries' rules and regulations. This paragraph shall not be applicable to those cemeteries owned and operated by municipal corporations;

  (6) The gross neglect of uniform maintenance by the cemetery authority of all of those sections of the cemetery used for interment, provided that the cemetery authority has responsibility for such maintenance as a result of contract or receipt of perpetual or annual care income which is not being used for maintenance, or when such maintenance is required to correct damages caused by an act of the cemetery authority;

  (7) Where an annual maintenance and/or perpetual fund exists, the refusal to make available an annual and accurate account of such fund to those owners of burial sites for which provision is made for annual maintenance or perpetual care funding;

  (8) Failure by a cemetery authority to inform a consumer of any rule, regulation, price structure, or other condition which was made a part of the contract of purchase, or which is otherwise applicable to the installation or erection of a foundation, marker, monument, stone, or similar structure;

  (9) Failure by a cemetery authority to accept markers, monuments, stones, or similar structures in compliance with reasonable regulations of the cemetery authority from outside sources, or to prohibit or by practice interfere with the timely installation of markers, foundations and/or footings, or the installation of their foundations by outside sources, provided that nothing in Section 2-146(c) shall be construed to prohibit a cemetery authority from:

    (A) Requiring that the foundation for any markers, monuments, stones, or similar structures installed by outside sources be constructed in accordance with the criteria established and accepted by the cemetery and monument industry for the installation of markers, monuments, stones, or similar structures, providing that rules for installation are the same for third party monument sellers as for the cemetery authority;

    (B) Designating nonmonument areas or burial sites of any cemetery prior to the sale of such designated areas or burial sites; or

    (C) Contracting with a consumer for a sale of a marker, monument, stone, or similar structure, provided that the consumer is advised in writing prior to entering such contract of sale that he is otherwise permitted to make such purchases from outside sources.

  (10) Discrimination and/or harassment by the cemetery authority against the installation of markers, monuments, stones, or similar structures purchased from any source other than the cemetery authority.

  (11) Failure of a cemetery authority to disclose to the purchaser of cemetery goods and services all information required under the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule, as such information applies to the purchaser of cemetery goods and services; and to provide a disclosure statement in writing and signed by the cemetery authority and the purchaser with a copy provided to the purchaser.

  (12) Failure of a cemetery authority to include in its disclosure the phone number and address for the local regulatory agency.

  (13) Failure of a cemetery authority to retain for a period of three years after the delivery of all purchased cemetery goods and services a copy of the signed and dated Disclosure Statement for each purchaser of cemetery goods and services.

  (14) Failure of a cemetery authority to file with the Director by June 1 of each year and to maintain and display, at the point of sales, a map or plat which identifies the Section name, Lot number, and Site number of each burial site and which clearly identifies each burial site which contains human remains and each burial site which has been sold.

  (15) Failure of a cemetery authority to record on each contract for a burial site the Section name, Lot number, and Site number of each burial site.

  (16) Failure of a cemetery authority to engrave, etch, or cast, or cause to be engraved, etched, or cast, the Section name, Lot number, and Site number of each burial site upon each marker or monument.

(d) In addition to Section 2-146(a), the following practices are declared to be unlawful in connection with the practice of funeral direction or the practice of mortuary science, as those practices are defined in the Health Occupation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland:

  (1) Failure of a person to make disclosure to the purchaser of funeral direction or mortuary services of all information required to be made by the Federal Trade Commission, as those requirements may be from time to time amended;

  (2) Failure of a provider of funeral direction or mortuary services to retain for a period of three years a copy of the signed and dated Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Form for each purchaser of funeral direction or mortuary services.

(e) The following practices and conduct are declared to be unlawful, unfair and deceptive in connection with actions by landlords with respect to rental housing:

  (1) Failure of the landlord to correct substandard living conditions of their rental properties.

  (2) Landlord's misleading advertising of amenities of their rental properties.

  (3) Landlord's failure to maintain essential services required on their rental properties.

  (4) Unwarranted fees assessed by landlords upon tenants in their rental properties.

  (5) Persistent housing violations by landlords on their rental properties.

##### Sec. 2-147. Powers and duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-147 (2026)

(a) The Director shall have the power to:

  (1) Receive and investigate complaints from all persons affected by potential or actual violation of this Division, or to initiate its own investigation of frauds and unfair dealings against such persons;

  (2) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records and other evidence in any matter over which this Division applies; administer oaths or affirmations to any person whose testimony is required; interrogate witnesses; inspect premises; require written answers to questionnaires; require periodical written reports and the filing of statements;

  (3) Issue cease and desist orders with respect to unlawful consumer practices;

  (4) Report to the appropriate law enforcement officers any information concerning violations of any consumer protection laws, the reporting of which to be within the discretion of the Director;

  (5) Represent the interest of consumers generally before administrative and regulatory agencies and legislative groups;

  (6) Assist, advise, and cooperate with local, State, and Federal agencies and officials to protect and promote the interest of the County consumer public;

  (7) Assist, develop, and conduct programs of consumer education and information through publications and other materials prepared for distribution to the County Consumer public;

  (8) Undertake activities to encourage local business and industry to maintain high standards of honesty, fair business practices, and public responsibility in the production, promotion and sale of consumer merchandise and services, and in the extension of credit; and,

  (9) Exercise and perform such other functions, powers, and duties as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to protect and promote the welfare of County consumers.

##### Sec. 2-148. Additional remedies; license revocation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-148 (2026)

(a) In addition to the powers provided in Section 2-147, the County, on behalf of the Director, shall have the authority:

  (1) To seek and obtain, in an action in the Circuit Court, an injunction prohibiting a continuing violator of this Division, or a person disobeying a subpoena of the Director, or a repeated, persistent, or multiple violator from continuing unlawful practices or engaging in such activities after appropriate notice to such person. Such notice shall state generally the relief sought and be served at least ten (10) days prior to the institution of such action;

  (2) To vacate, annul, or suspend the Traders or Business License of any person licensed under the laws of this County;

  (3) In lieu of instituting or continuing an action or proceeding, the Director may accept written assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice in violation of this Division. Such assurance may include a stipulation for the payment by the violator of the costs of investigation and may also include a stipulation for the restitution by the violator to consumers of money, property, or other things received from such consumers in connection with a violation of this Division. An assurance entered into pursuant to this Section shall not be deemed to admit the violation unless it does so by its terms. Violation of an assurance entered into pursuant to this Section shall be treated as a violation of this Section and shall be subject to all the provisions herein.

##### Sec. 2-149. Recovery of costs

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-149 (2026)

In any action brought under the provisions of this Division, the County is entitled to recover from a violator the costs for investigation and hearing; provided an improper practice or a violation of any written assurance in Subsection 2-148(3) or consent finding in Subsection 2-148(3) is found to exist.

##### Sec. 2-150. Complaint procedure; investigation; conciliation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-150 (2026)

(a) Any person subjected to unlawful practice or conduct in violation of this Division may file with the Director a complaint in writing. The complaint shall state the name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of and the particulars thereof, but the Director may relax this requirement for illiteracy or for other good cause.

(b) Upon filing a complaint as set forth in this Section, the Director shall make such investigation as it deems appropriate to ascertain facts and issues.

(c) If the Director shall determine that there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred and is susceptible of conciliation, the Director shall attempt to conciliate the matter by methods of initial conference and persuasion with all interested parties and such representatives as the parties may choose to assist them. Conciliation conferences shall be informal. Nothing said or done during such initial conferences shall be made public by the Director or any member of the staff of the Department of the Environment unless the parties agree thereto in writing.

##### Sec. 2-151. Cooperation in investigation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-151 (2026)

The Director is authorized to seek the cooperation of all departments and agencies of the County Government in connection with any investigation under this Division, or to refer any matter which poses a serious legal problem to a legal referral agency or to any other agency suited to handle such problems.

##### Sec. 2-152. Conciliation; consent finding; compliance

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-152 (2026)

(a) The terms of conciliation agreed to by the parties may be reduced to writing and incorporated into a consent finding to be signed by the parties. This agreement is for conciliation purposes only and does not constitute an admission by any party that the law has been violated. (b) It shall be a violation of this Division to violate or fail to adhere to any provision contained in a consent finding. Any failure by the Director to enforce compliance with any provision of a consent finding shall not constitute a waiver of any right of the Director or provision of such agreement.

##### Sec. 2-153. Dismissal or referral of complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-153 (2026)

(a) If the Director determines that the complaint lacks reasonable grounds upon which to base a violation of this Division or is not within the jurisdiction of the Director under the provisions of this Division, the Director may dismiss such complaint or order such further investigation as may be necessary.

(b) The Director may determine that the complaint should be forwarded for handling to the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland or other appropriate agency.

##### Sec. 2-154. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-154 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-155. Public hearing; procedure; records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-155 (2026)

(a) The Director, with respect to a matter which the Director believes may involve a violation of this Division, may hold a public hearing to determine whether a violation has been committed.

  (1) The Director shall mail a copy of the statement of charges, by registered or certified mail, first class, return receipt requested, to the respondent.

  (2) The Director shall mail notice of the time and date of the hearing to all other parties of record by regular mail.

  (3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Subsection shall not preclude the use of other methods of service in addition to those prescribed above.

(b) The hearing shall be open to the public and shall be held not less than ten (10) days after service of the statement of charges. The parties of record may, at their option, appear before the Director in person or by duly authorized representative or may have the assistance of an attorney. The parties may present testimony and evidence, and the right to cross-examine witnesses shall be preserved. All testimony and evidence shall be given under oath or by affirmation and may be required by the issuance of a subpoena signed by the Director. Irrelevant, unduly repetitious, or protracted testimony and evidence shall not be permitted. Hearings may be limited by the Director, provided the parties are so notified prior to the hearing.

(c) The Director shall keep a full record of the hearing. Such record shall be public and open to inspection by any person. Upon request by any interested party to the proceeding, the Director shall furnish such party a copy of the hearing record at such cost as the Director deems appropriate.

##### Sec. 2-156. Cease and desist orders; compliance; civil proceedings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-156 (2026)

(a) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Director shall determine, upon the preponderance of testimony and evidence, that the person complained against has violated this Division, the Director shall state findings and issue an order requiring the person complained against to cease and desist from such unlawful conduct or practice, and to take such affirmative action, including but not limited to an order for restitution of money or property, as will effectuate the purposes of this Division. The Director shall mail copies of the order to the respondent and to all other parties of record by regular mail.

(b) In addition, a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) may be ordered by the Director upon a finding of a violation of this Division together with:

  (1) A pattern of consumer fraud as demonstrated by two (2) or more additional proven violations, all occurring within a single twelve (12) month period and all based on the same or similar consumer complaints; and

  (2) A pattern of defiance of orders of the Director for restitution and/or to cease and desist as demonstrated by two (2) or more outstanding orders where the respondent has failed to comply with said orders and all rights of appeal have been exhausted.

(c) In determining the imposition and amount of any civil penalty, for a pattern of consumer frauds as in paragraph (b)(1), above, the Director shall consider the following:

  (1) The respondent's history of violations of this Division;

  (2) The nature and gravity of the violations;

  (3) The respondent's efforts at cooperation in resolving complaints;

  (4) The ratio of the number of violations to the volume of the respondent's business; and

  (5) The degree to which the respondent's failure to accept negotiated settlements on the consumer complaints resulting in findings of violations was based on good faith defenses to the charges.

(d) The order shall contain a notice that if the Director determines that the person complained against has not, after thirty (30) calendar days following service of its order, corrected the unlawful conduct or practice and complied with the order, the Director will transmit the matter to the Office of Law for enforcement pursuant to this Division.

(e) Any determination by the Director of violation of this Division shall constitute a conclusive finding. The County Attorney may institute, in the name of the County, a body politic, civil proceedings, including the seeking of such money judgments, restraining orders and temporary or permanent injunctions, as are necessary and proper to obtain complete compliance with the Director's order.

##### Sec. 2-157. Dismissal of complaint after hearing

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-157 (2026)

If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Director determines, upon the preponderance of the testimony and evidence, that the person complained against has not violated this Division, the Director shall state findings and issue an order dismissing the complaint.

##### Sec. 2-158. Civil action in County name

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-158 (2026)

(a) If, at any time a complaint has been filed, the Director believes that appropriate civil action to preserve the status quo or to prevent irreparable harm appears advisable, the Director shall transmit the matter to the Office of Law.

(b) The Office of Law may bring, in the name of the County, a body politic, any action necessary to preserve such status quo or to prevent such harm, including the seeking of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The County Attorney is authorized to take such actions.

##### Sec. 2-159. Rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-159 (2026)

The Director may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of hearings under this Division. The rules and regulations shall be made available to the public.

##### Sec. 2-160. Rights and remedies, judicial review

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-160 (2026)

(a) Nothing in this Division shall prevent any person from exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled, or from filing any complaint with any other agency, including State and Federal agencies.

(b) Any aggrieved person is authorized to appeal a decision or order of the Director pursuant to this Division to the Board of Administrative Appeals.

##### Sec. 2-161. Effect on other laws

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-161 (2026)

This Division does not annul, alter, or affect, or exempt any seller or lender from complying with the Laws of Maryland relating to consumer transactions, except to the extent that those laws are inconsistent with the provisions of this Division, and then only to the extent of the inconsistency.

##### Sec. 2-162. Nonabatement of complaints

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-162 (2026)

There shall be a nonabatement of complaints or legal action pending under the existing laws at time of passage of this Division.

#### Subdivision 2. Real Estate Practices

##### Sec. 2-162.01. Contracts for the sale of real property

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-162.01 (2026)

(a) All contracts for the sale of real property located in this County shall contain the following terms of sale, or other wording identical in its effect:

"Seller(s) certifies that Seller(s) has no knowledge of any published staff draft or adopted land use plan (or adopted Zoning Map Amendment) which may result in condemnation or taking of any part of Seller's(s') property. Buyer(s) acknowledge(s) that Buyer(s) is aware that information relative to (1) government plans for land use, roads, highways, parks, transportation, etc., and (2) rezoning is available for inspection at the County Administration Building, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, at www.PGAtlas.com, and http://www.pgplanningboard.org. Buyer(s) further acknowledges, and is strongly encouraged to take advantage of his/her opportunity to examine the above referenced information and any other information pertaining to the property that is relevant to Buyer prior to signing or entering into the contract of sale".

(b) Any contract for the sale of residential real property located in this County, for which the Department of Public Works and Transportation has recorded a covenant deferring future costs for street improvements for which the purchaser may be liable, shall contain disclosure of this condition by the seller (owner).

(c) Any contract for the sale of residential real property located in this County, for which the seller does not hold record title or a Land Records receipt for recording at the time the contract is signed, shall be accompanied by the following notice, on a separate sheet no smaller than the largest contract page:

  | NOTICE TO PURCHASERSPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Seller of the Property in this Contract Does Not Presently Hold Title to the Property, in the Land Records of Prince George's County.COUNTY LAW REQUIRES THE SELLER to Inform the Purchaser, to Inform the Purchaser, at the Time the Contract is Signed, that the Seller Does Not Presently Hold Title to the Property. |
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This notice shall be signed and dated by purchaser and seller at the time the contract is signed, and copies shall be retained by purchaser and seller as part of the contract. Any person who violates requirements in this Subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in Subtitle 1.

(d) Any contract for the sale of residential real property that is located within one (1) mile of a general aviation airport, as defined in Subtitle 27 of the County Code, shall include, as an attachment to the contract of sale, a General Aviation Airport Environment Disclosure Notice, in a form approved by the Planning Board. The General Aviation Airport Environment Disclosure Notice shall be dated and signed by the purchaser(s) and the seller(s). If the seller is represented by a real estate agent, the agent shall ensure that the Disclosure Notice is provided to the purchaser, or purchaser's agent.

(e) Any contract for the sale of residential real property located in this County which is subject to a Tree Conservation Plan shall be accompanied by the following notice, on a separate sheet no smaller than the largest contract page:

  | NOTICE TO PURCHASERSPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Property in this Contract is subject to a Tree Conservation Plan that requires the conservation and protection of the trees and other woody plants that comprise the woodland and restricts the use of the property by the owner within the Tree Conservation Plan area. Failure of the owner of the Property to protect the woodland in a Tree Conservation Area may result in a fine and an obligation to restore the woodland or mitigate the damage to the woodland through the payment of money or other appropriate means.THE SELLER IS REQUIRED to inform the Purchaser at the time the Contract is signed, that the property is subject to a Tree Conservation Plan and provide a copy of a plat of the property that depicts the area subject to the Tree Conservation Plan. |
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This notice shall be signed and dated by purchaser and seller at the time the contract is signed, and copies shall be retained by purchaser and seller as part of the contract. Any person who violates requirements in this Subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in Subtitle 1.

A purchaser who does not receive the Notice to Purchaser on or before the date the contract of sale is entered into may rescind the contract within five (5) days following receipt of the Notice to Purchaser.

(f) Any contract for the sale of residential real property in this County that is located within a Special Taxing District, as defined in Section 10-269 of the County Code, shall be accompanied by the following notice:

  | NOTICE TO PURCHASERSPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Property in this Contract is subject to a Special Taxing District that may require the payment and collection of additional taxes and fees. Failure of the owner of the Property to make payments in the Special Taxing District may subject them to penalties, fees, the placement of a lien and/or sale of the Property.COUNTY LAW REQUIRES THE SELLER to inform the Purchaser prior to the Contract being signed that the property is subject to a Special Taxing District obligation. |
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This notice shall be provided by the seller before the execution of the contract of sale by the purchaser. This notice, signed or initialed and dated by the purchaser and seller, shall be provided at the time the contract is signed, and copies shall be retained by purchaser and seller as part of the contract. Any person who violates requirements in this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in Subtitle 1.

A purchaser who does not receive the Notice to Purchasers on or before the date the contract of sale is entered into may rescind the contract within five (5) days following receipt of the Notice to Purchasers.

(g) Any contract for the sale of residential real property located in this County, for which there are deferred private water and sewer assessments recorded by a covenant or declaration deferring costs for water and sewer improvements (front foot benefit charge) for which the purchaser may be liable, shall contain disclosure of this condition, including the amount of the annual assessment, the approximate number of years remaining on the assessment, the name and address of the party most recently responsible for collection of the assessment, by the seller (owner) at the time the contract is signed.

(h) Any contract for sale of residential real property with a recorded scenic easement from the National Park Service due to the location of the property in the Mount Vernon Historic Viewshed shall contain disclosure advising of the existence of the easement.

(i) The failure of a contract to comply with the requirements of Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) shall enable a party to the contract who is aggrieved by such failure to rescind the contract at any time prior to settlement. The right of rescission provided by this Subsection is not an exclusive remedy, and any other right or cause of action available to a party to the sales contract shall remain.

(j) No contract for the sale of real property located in the County shall contain any statement in violation of Sections 29-124 and 29-125.

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division, the jurisdiction of the Department of the Environment shall not extend to this Subdivision except for the purpose of assisting in consumer education and information as to the requirements of this Section.

### Division 9. Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board

#### Sec. 2-163. Creation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-163 (2026)

There is created as an integral part of the government of the County, Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board.

#### Sec. 2-164. Purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-164 (2026)

The purpose of the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board shall be to issue monies from the funds distributed to Prince George's County from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund pursuant to section 1-322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code; and make policy recommendations to the County Executive and County Council.

#### Sec. 2-165. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-165 (2026)

In this Division the following terms shall have the denoted meanings:

(a) Area Median Income means the median household income for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area as estimated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, adjusted by household size based on the occupancy standard for the unit.

(b) Board means the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board.

(c) Community-Based Organization means a public or private company, corporation, limited liability company, neighborhood group, organization, or partnership that provides education, vocational education or rehabilitation, job training, health, social services, or economic uplift to individuals in the County.

(d) Demonstrated Knowledge means an individual who has displayed competency in a subject, as demonstrated by:

  (1) publishing written material,

  (2) delivering programmatic offerings to the public, or

  (3) creating and providing to the public educational materials.

(e) Disproportionately Impacted Area means a geographic area identified by the Office of Social Equity that has had above 150% of the State's 10-year average for cannabis possession charges.

(f) Fund means the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund pursuant to section 1-322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code.

(g) Heavily Impacted by the Criminal Justice System means those who have been incarcerated or detained in a prison, immigration detention center, local jail, juvenile detention center, or any other carceral setting, those who have been convicted of a felony but not incarcerated, and those who have been charged but not convicted of a felony.

(h) Low-Income Community means a community where the average household income is less than eighty percent (80%) of the Area Median Income.

(i) White Supremacy means the belief, theory, or doctrine that white people are superior to those of other races and thus should dominate them.

#### Sec. 2-166. Membership Appointments and Requirements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-166 (2026)

(a) Member Appointments. The Board shall be comprised of thirteen (13) members appointed by the County Council and County Executive pursuant to Section 402 of the County Charter:

  (1) The County Council shall appoint nine (9) members representing each of the nine (9) councilmanic districts.

  (2) The County Executive shall appoint four (4) members as follows:

    (i) One (1) member from a Community-Based Organization that works with a Low-Income Community;

    (ii) One (1) member from a service provider to incarcerated individuals or individuals with criminal(s) record(s);

    (iii) One (1) member from the Office of Management and Budget to serve as an ex officio member, and

    (iv) One (1) member who has been Heavily Impacted by the Criminal Justice System.

(b) Requirements for Appointment. An individual who is interested in becoming an appointed member of the Board must submit an application describing the individual's demonstrated knowledge of one (1) or more of the following to the elected office that he or she is seeking an appointment from:

  (1) The history of the resistance of people of African descent to White Supremacy, enslavement, Jim Crow laws, and other examples of racial violence and discrimination;

  (2) The history of the resistance of racial, ethnic, and other minority groups against discrimination, violence, and inequality;

  (3) The needs of individuals returning to the community after incarceration;

  (4) The impact of the disproportionate enforcement of drug laws on the quality of life experience by racial and ethnic minorities, especially people of African descent, including specialization in:

    (i) The disruption of families;

    (ii) Exposure to the prison system;

    (iii) Trauma experienced as a result of community and police violence; or

    (iv) Another similar factor contributing to quality of life; and

    (v) Methods for delivering community investment that empower marginalized people to have a voice in the distribution of resources.

#### Sec. 2-167. Terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-167 (2026)

(a) Generally.

  (1) The initial terms of voting members shall be staggered so as follows:

    (i) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of two (2) years;

    (ii) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of three (3) years;

    (iii) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of four (4) years; and

    (iv) Four (4) members appointed by the County Executive shall serve initial terms of four (4) years.

  (2) After the expiration of the initial terms, all members shall serve four-year (4) terms.

  (3) A member whose term has expired holds over until a successor is appointed.

  (4) No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

  (5) Any member that serves an initial term of less than four (4) years may serve an additional two (2) consecutive full terms.

(b) Removal. Any member may be removed from the Commission, if three-fourths (¾) of the Board members move to remove a member for neglect of duty or misconduct in office; or as otherwise provided for in the Charter.

(c) Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.

#### Sec. 2-168. Chair

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-168 (2026)

One (1) member of the Board shall be elected as chair by majority vote of the members of the Board.

#### Sec. 2-169. Meetings, quorum

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-169 (2026)

(a) The Board must meet at the call of the chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but not less than one (1) time each quarter of the calendar year. All meetings shall comply with the Maryland Open Meetings Act and this Code.

(b) A simple majority of the voting members of the Board shall serve as a quorum.

(c) An affirmative vote by the majority of a quorum is needed for any official action.

#### Sec. 2-169.01. Compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-169.01 (2026)

Each member of the Board shall be compensated subject to the availability and appropriation on monies allocated from the State to the Fund in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle 2, Division 24, of this Code.

#### Sec. 2-169.02. Duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-169.02 (2026)

The members of the Board shall:

(a) Develop and administer a public process for interested entities or organizations to apply for monies from the Fund. The Board shall prioritize requests from:

  (1) Community-Based Organizations offering services and programs intended to benefit Low-Income Communities; or

  (2) Community-Based organizations that have been historically underfunded; or

  (3) Community-based Organizations offering services in Disproportionately Impacted Areas.

(b) Develop recommendations, with community input, for the use of the Fund for the upcoming fiscal year; and deliver a summary of awards to the County Council for approval by Resolution prior to disbursing any monies from the Fund.

(c) Make recommendations to the County Executive and County Council regarding repairing the damage done to communities most impacted by the disproportionate enforcement of the Cannabis prohibition determined by the Office of the Attorney General.

(d) The Board shall issue Reports subject to Section 2-171.

#### Sec. 2-169.03. Reporting

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-169.03 (2026)

(a) As required by section 1-322(b)(2)(ii) of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code: Beginning on December 1, 2024, and every two (2) years thereafter, the Board shall create and publish the report explaining how the funds received from the Fund were spent during the immediately preceding two (2) fiscal years and the report shall be submitted to the following recipients:

  (1) The Governor,

  (2) The State Budget and taxation Committee,

  (3) The House Appropriations Committee,

  (4) The County Executive,

  (5) The County Council,

  (6) The Office of Management and Budget, and

  (7) Any other entity required by State law.

(b) The Board shall prepare an annual report detailing the: (a) recommendations of Section 2-170(b), (b) summary of applicants, and (c) the final distribution of monies from the Fund for the prior fiscal year. The report shall be delivered to the County Executive and County Council by November 1, 2024 and each November 1 thereafter.

(c) Each member of the Board shall submit a financial disclosure statement in accordance with and pursuant to section 2-294, Division 17, Subtitle 2 of the County Code.

### Division 10. County Health Systems

#### Sec. 2-170. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-170 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-171. County Health Resource Councils

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-171 (2026)

(a) There are hereby established the following County health resource advisory councils to plan, coordinate, assess, evaluate, and make recommendations for the improvement of existing services and the development of new programs and facilities in their respective designated areas of concern as hereinafter delineated:

  (1) The Mental Health Advisory Committee;

  (2) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

#### Sec. 2-172. Mental Health Advisory Committee: Composition, Appointments, Terms of Office

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-172 (2026)

(a) The Mental Health Advisory Committee for Prince George's County, hereinafter referred to as the "Advisory Committee," is established pursuant to Section 10-308, et seq., Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to serve as advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages and shall have and exercise the powers, duties, and functions provided hereinafter.

(b) The voting membership shall be representative of the County's major socioeconomic and ethnic groups and shall consist of:

  (1) Seven (7) representatives to be selected from among the following groups or agencies:

    (A) The County Board of Education;

    (B) The County Department of Social Services;

    (C) The County Medical Society;

    (D) Mental health professionals who are not physicians;

    (E) Member of the clergy;

    (F) The Prince George's County Bar Association;

    (G) The Mental Health Association of Prince George's County;

    (H) The Police Department;

    (I) The Sheriff's Department;

    (J) A local general hospital that contains an inpatient psychiatric unit;

    (K) A local agency working with the elderly;

    (L) The Department of Juvenile Services;

    (M) A local alcohol and drug abuse agency;

    (N) A local community rehabilitation or housing program; and

    (O) Members of the general public.

At least two members shall be appointed from (G) and (O), above.

(2) At least seven (7), but no more than nine (9), individuals shall be selected from among the following groups or organizations:

  (A) At least two (2) individuals who are currently receiving or who have in the past received mental health services;

  (B) Parents or other relatives of adults with mental disorders;

  (C) Parents or other relatives of children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders, the onset of which occurred during childhood or adolescence.

(c) The nonvoting ex-officio members shall be the following individuals or their designees:

  (1) The County Executive;

  (2) A Member of the County Council;

  (3) The County Health Officer;

  (4) The Director of the Mental Hygiene Administration, Southern Regional Office;

  (5) A representative from at least one of the State inpatient facilities that serves the County to be appointed by the Director of the Mental Hygiene Administration;

  (6) The Director of the Directorate of Mental Health of the County Health Department;

  (7) The Director of the Core Service Agency.

(d) The term of office of each voting member of the Advisory Committee shall be for three (3) years, commencing on the first day of July of the year of an appointment. The terms of one-third of the members shall end each year. Members who have served two (2) consecutive, full three-year terms shall not be eligible for reappointment for a period of two (2) years following completion of such terms.

#### Sec. 2-173. Same; Officers; Meetings; Bylaws; Subcommittees; Ex-Officio Members; Staff Support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173 (2026)

(a) A chairperson and other officers shall be elected annually from among and by the membership of the Advisory Committee. A member shall not serve as chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive years.

(b) The Advisory Committee shall meet in public session as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities at least six times per year at the times and places that the Advisory Committee determines. The minutes of each meeting of the Advisory Committee shall be recorded and copies thereof shall be made available at cost to any interested party upon request. Any member of the Advisory Committee who fails, without an excused absence, to attend three (3) consecutive meetings of the Advisory Committee, or six (6) or more of the meetings of the Advisory Committee in any given calendar year, shall be considered to have resigned from the Advisory Committee. Any member of the Advisory Committee may be removed by the County Executive, pursuant to Section 507 of County Charter.

(c) The Advisory Committee shall adopt bylaws governing the conduct of its meetings and other official duties and activities.

(d) The Advisory Committee may create internal subcommittees and solicit the assistance of additional participants as needed.

(e) The County Health Officer shall annually confer with the Advisory Committee in order to ascertain the need for and provide such staff services to the Advisory Committee as are, in the Health Officer's judgement, essential to insure that the Advisory Committee's work is facilitated. Upon establishment of a County Core Service Agency, the Director of that agency shall assume the above duties.

#### Sec. 2-173.01. Same; Duties and Responsibilities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.01 (2026)

(a) The Advisory Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  (1) To monitor, review, and evaluate the allocation and adequacy of publicly-funded mental health services for County residents through means such as conducting or participating in site visits;

  (2) To determine the needs of the County mental health system, including quality of services, gaps in the system, and interagency coordination;

  (3) To participate in the development of the local mental health plan and local mental health budget;

  (4) To prepare and disseminate an annual report to the following:

    (A) The Health Officer;

    (B) The County Mental Health Director;

    (C) The County Executive and County Council;

    (D) The Director of the local Core Service Agency, if any;

    (E) The regional mental health director;

    (F) The Director of the Mental Hygiene Administration;

    (G) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and

    (H) The Maryland Advisory Council on Mental Hygiene;

  (5) The annual report shall include the following:

    (A) A description of the progress of the County mental health system;

    (B) Recommendations on actions needed to improve the system;

    (C) Recommendations on priorities for allocation of funds; and

    (D) In accordance with those priorities and after consideration of financial resources, recommendations on appropriate allocation of funds;

  (6) To review and comment on the annual Core Service Agency or County mental health plan and preliminary budget, prior to submission of the budget to the State; and

  (7) To review and comment on the annual fiscal report.

#### Sec. 2-173.02. Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Establishment; Appointments; Membership

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.02 (2026)

(a) There is hereby established a Prince George's County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, hereinafter referred to as "EMSAC," to develop an emergency medical health systems plan for Prince George's County; to promote cooperation among lay and professional health resources concerned with emergency health care in Prince George's County; to advise all agencies concerned with health services of the County personnel, services, and equipment used or required to be used for effective delivery of emergency health services.

(b) Voting members of the EMSAC shall be appointed in conformity with County Charter provisions. Initial appointments shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the enactment of this Division.

(c) The voting membership of the EMSAC shall be so constituted so as to provide the following representation:

  (1) One (1) member representing the County Council;

  (2) One (1) member representing the County Executive;

  (3) One (1) member representing the County Department of Education;

  (4) One (1) member representing the County Medical Society;

  (5) One (1) licensed physician representing the emergency department of a County-operated hospital;

  (6) One (1) licensed physician representing the emergency department of a privately-operated hospital within the County;

  (7) One (1) nurse representing the emergency department of a County-operated hospital;

  (8) One (1) nurse representing the emergency department of a privately-operated hospital within the County;

  (9) One (1) member representing the County Police Department;

  (10) Two (2) members representing the County Fire Department, one (1) each concerned with the areas of operations and training, respectively;

  (11) One (1) member representing the County Volunteer Fireman's Association;

  (12) One (1) member representing the County Volunteer Rescue Squad Association;

  (13) One (1) member representing the County Office of Emergency Preparedness;

  (14) One (1) member representing a news or mass media organization in the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area;

  (15) One (1) member representing the Prince George's County Chapter of the American Red Cross;

  (16) One (1) member representing the Heart Association of Prince George's County;

  (17) One (1) member representing the County Bar Association;

  (18) One (1) member representing the administrative staff of a County-operated hospital;

  (19) One (1) member representing the administrative staff of a privately-operated hospital within the County;

  (20) One (1) member representing the County Health Officer;

  (21) One (1) member representing the Director of the County Department of Hospitals and Health Services; and

  (22) At least three (3) members representing citizens of the County who are consumers rather than providers of emergency medical services.

(d) In addition to the voting members, the ex officio, nonvoting member of the EMSAC shall be a representative of the Maryland Division of Emergency Medical Services for Region 5. Said ex officio member shall not require appointment and confirmation pursuant to Section 322 of County Charter, but shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body.

#### Sec. 2-173.03. Same; Terms of Office; Officers; Bylaws; Subcommittees; Staff Support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.03 (2026)

(a) The terms of office of each voting member of EMSAC shall be for three (3) years, commencing on the first day of July of the year of an appointment; except, that of the members initially appointed to EMSAC, one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a period of one (1) year, one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a period of two (2) years, and one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years.

(b) The officers of EMSAC shall be elected annually from among and by its voting membership.

(c) EMSAC shall meet in public session on call by the Chairman, but not less than once each quarter. The minutes of each meeting shall be recorded and copies thereof be made available to any interested party upon request at cost. Any member who fails, without an excused absence, to attend three (3) consecutive meetings of EMSAC, or six (6) or more meetings in any given calendar year, shall be considered to have resigned from EMSAC. Any member may be removed by the County Executive, pursuant to Section 507 of County Charter.

(d) EMSAC shall adopt bylaws governing the conduct of its meetings and other official duties and activities.

(e) EMSAC may create internal subcommittees and solicit the assistance of additional participants as needed.

(f) EMSAC shall receive technical assistance and full-time, professional staff support on a regular and timely basis from the Director of the County Department of Hospitals and Health Services.

#### Sec. 2-173.04. Same; Duties and Responsibilities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.04 (2026)

(a) EMSAC shall assist the Director of the County Department of Hospitals and Health Services in the preparation of, and in the revision of, on an annual basis thereafter, an emergency medical health systems plan for the County.

(b) EMSAC shall annually prepare a report on the progress of the County's health program in the area of emergency medical services and care and shall include therein recommendations for program improvements. Each such report shall be distributed to the County Executive and the County Council.

(c) EMSAC shall make recommendations to the County Executive and the County Council for the appropriate allocation of funds associated with emergency medical services and programs in accordance with the priorities set forth in the County's current emergency medical health systems plan, as prepared under Subsection (a), above, and in consideration of available financial resources.

(d) EMSAC shall promote cooperation with the Maryland Division of Emergency Medical Services for Region 5 and with other similar organizations functioning within the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

#### Sec. 2-173.05. Nursing Home Advisory Committee; Creation; Composition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.05 (2026)

There is hereby established the Nursing Home Advisory Committee (NHAC) which shall consist of nine (9) members appointed for three (3) year terms or until their successors are confirmed. All terms shall commence on July 1 and terminate on June 30. No member shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. Each member shall be a resident of Prince George's County, Maryland. Members of the NHAC shall serve without compensation. One (1) of said members shall be a representative of the Prince George's County Department of Health; one (1) of said members shall be a representative of the Prince George's County Department of Services and Programs for the Aging; one (1) of said members shall be a representative of the Prince George's County Medical Society; one (1) of said members shall be the owner and/or administrator of a nursing home located in Prince George's County; five (5) of said members shall be of the Public at large, provided that three (3) of the five (5) shall be representatives of the senior citizen population within Prince George's County. For the purpose of the foregoing, the term "senior citizen" shall mean any person fifty-five (55) years of age or older. For the first nine (9) members appointed to the NHAC, two (2) public members and the Medical Society member shall be appointed for one (1) year terms; one (1) public member, the Department of Services and Programs for the Aging member and the nursing home owner and/or administrator member shall be appointed for two (2) year terms; and two (2) public members and the Health Department member shall be appointed for three (3) year terms. The members of the NHAC shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council pursuant to Section 322 of the Charter. Every appointment shall specify the term or remaining portion thereof for which the appointment is made. Any member of the NHAC may be removed by the County Executive pursuant to Section 507 of the County Charter.

#### Sec. 2-173.06. Same; Officers; Meetings; Bylaws; Subcommittee; Staff Support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.06 (2026)

The officers of the NHAC shall be elected annually from among and by the membership of the Advisory Committee. The chairmanship of the NHAC shall not be held by the same person for more than two (2) consecutive years. The NHAC shall adopt Bylaws governing the conduct of its meetings and other activities. The NHAC may create internal subcommittees and solicit the assistance of additional participants as needed. The Prince George's County Department of Health shall provide staff assistance as needed by the NHAC.

#### Sec. 2-173.07. Same; Duties and Responsibilities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.07 (2026)

(a) The NHAC shall assist the County Council sitting as the Board of Health and the County Health Officer in the following ways:

  (1) To review and make recommendations on nursing home policies and programs as they relate to the licensing and regulation of nursing homes in Prince George's County; and,

  (2) To meet with members of the nursing home industry in Prince George's County to discuss matters of mutual concern and to advise County Council sitting as the Board of Health and the County Health Officer as to the need for legislation pertaining to nursing home policies and regulations.

#### Sec. 2-173.08. Substance Abuse Advisory Council; created; membership

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.08 (2026)

(a) There is hereby established the Substance Abuse Advisory Council. The Council shall be appointed by the Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council, pursuant to Section 322 of the Charter.

(b) The Substance Abuse Advisory Council shall consist of the following voting members:

  (1) One (1) member representing the County Executive and one (1) member representing the County Council;

  (2) One (1) member representing the Board of Education;

  (3) One (1) member representing the Department of Social Services;

  (4) One (1) member from the Prince George's County Medical Society representing practicing physicians;

  (5) One (1) member representing the clergy;

  (6) One (1) member representing the legal profession;

  (7) Two (2) members employed in local alcoholism and drug abuse treatment programs;

  (8) One (1) member representing the nursing profession;

  (9) One (1) member representing the County Mental Health Association;

  (10) One (1) member representing the Southern Maryland Health Systems Agency;

  (11) One (1) member representing veterans' concerns; and

  (12) At least nineteen (19) members representing the community as a whole, ten (10) of whom shall be of high school age.

The term of office of each voting member of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council, except the student members, shall be for three (3) years, commencing on the first day of July of the year of appointment. Appointments shall be staggered so that one-third (1/3) expire each year, exclusive of student members. The student members shall be appointed for terms of one (1) year. Members who serve two (2) consecutive full terms are not eligible for reappointment for three (3) years following completion of their terms.

(c) The County Health Officer and the Drug Policy Coordinator shall be ex officio members of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council. Additional County department heads and employees may be designated as ex officio members of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council by Executive Order.

(d) Officers shall be elected annually by the voting members. A member may not be Chairman for more than two (2) consecutive years.

#### Sec. 2-173.09. Organization; subcommittees; duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.09 (2026)

(a) The Substance Abuse Advisory Council shall have five (5) standing subcommittees and a nine (9) member policy board. The policy board shall be composed of the Chairman of each of the five (5) subcommittees and four (4) citizen members of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council. Each subcommittee shall be comprised of a minimum of five (5) members of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council, at least two (2) of whom shall be citizen members and two (2) of whom shall be student members.

(b) The duties of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Policy Board are as follows:

  (1) Periodically review, with the advice and assistance of the State Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, available services and facilities and determine local substance abuse program needs;

  (2) Advise and report annually to the County Health Officer, the County Executive, and the County Council, and through the Drug Policy Coordinator to the Directors of the State Alcoholism Control Administration and the Drug Abuse Administration on the progress of the local substance abuse control program and the actions needed for further improvements;

  (3) Make recommendations for appropriate allocations of funds in accordance with agreed-upon priorities and consideration of financial resources;

  (4) Assist the Drug Policy Coordinator in the development of the annual alcoholism and drug abuse plan;

  (5) Review and comment on all local new and renewal State grant applications;

  (6) Review and comment on all local federal grant applications for alcoholism and drug abuse programs;

  (7) Provide input to the State Advisory Council on Alcoholism Control;

  (8) Act as a local advocate for alcoholism and drug abuse programming;

  (9) Participate in program evaluation;

  (10) Review of the State alcoholism plan and drug abuse plan.

(c) The five (5) advisory subcommittees shall have the following duties and purposes:

  (1) The Business and Labor Advisory Subcommittee shall identify and make recommendations concerning work place policies and the role that businesses can play in the County's plan to eliminate substance abuse.

  (2) The Education Advisory Subcommittee shall identify and make recommendations concerning effective methods to teach substance abuse awareness.

  (3) The Community Involvement Advisory Subcommittee shall identify and coordinate the efforts of service clubs; recreation and community groups; religious institutions; and civic, tenant, and condo organizations that are designed to create a substance-free environment.

  (4) The Law Enforcement Advisory Subcommittee shall provide policy recommendations and coordinate the efforts of the County's public safety agencies in efforts to fight substance abuse.

  (5) The Medical Treatment Advisory Subcommittee shall identify and make recommendations concerning County-wide needs for providing drug treatment and prevention programs.

### Division 11. Historical and Cultural Trust

#### Sec. 2-174. Trust created; purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-174 (2026)

The Prince George's County Historical and Cultural Trust is created for the purpose of preserving and maintaining historical, aesthetic and cultural properties, buildings, fixtures, furnishings, and appurtenances pertaining in any way to Prince George's County from earliest times, to encourage others to do so and to promote interest in and study of such matters.

#### Sec. 2-175. Charitable nature; corporate existence

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-175 (2026)

The purpose of the Trust is declared to be of general benefit to the citizens of the County and charitable in nature. The Trust shall be a body corporate and shall have perpetual existence, subject to modifications by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland if the same is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Trust and subject to termination by the General Assembly when and if its substantial purpose ceases.

#### Sec. 2-176. Trustees; appointment; terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-176 (2026)

(a) The powers and duties of the trustees shall be vested in and exercised by a body of fifteen (15) trustees. One (1) member of the Board shall be a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. As the terms of the appointed trustees expire, the County Executive shall appoint their successors for a term of four (4) years.

(b) In the event that a trustee for any reason fails to serve or to complete any appointment or elected term, the successor shall be appointed by the Executive.

(c) The selection of trustees shall be such as to obtain a geographical distribution of trustees throughout the County in so far as practicable and consistent with the purpose of the trust.

#### Sec. 2-177. Compensation of trustees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-177 (2026)

The Trustees shall serve without compensation.

#### Sec. 2-178. Powers and duties; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-178 (2026)

(a) The Trustees shall have the following powers and duties:

  (1) Acquire, preserve and maintain historic, aesthetic and cultural properties, buildings, fixtures, furnishings and appurtenances pertaining in any way to the County from earliest times, to encourage others to do so and to promote interest in and study of such matters.

  (2) Acquire and hold real and personal property of historic, aesthetic or cultural significance, by gift, purchase, devise, bequest, or by any other means and to preserve and administer such properties; to charge reasonable admission fees to such properties and to determine which of such properties are deserving of County financial aid. In the acquisition of such properties, to acquire property adjacent thereto deemed necessary for the proper use and administration of historic, aesthetic or cultural property.

  (3) Accept gifts, legacies, bequests and endowments for any purpose which falls within that of the Trust and unless otherwise specified by the person making such gift, legacy, bequest, and endowment the Trustees may expend both principal and income of any such gift, bequest, legacy, or endowment of money in furtherance of the Trust or invest the same in whole or in part in general obligations of the County or the State.

  (4) Apply all monies, assets, property or other things of value it may receive as an incident to its operation to the general purpose of the Trust.

  (5) Cooperate with and assist, insofar as practicable, the Maryland Historical Trust or any agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions, and any private agency or person in furtherance of the purpose of the Trust.

  (6) Take any action necessary and proper to effectuate the powers expressly conferred by this Division.

  (7) Adopt, subject to the terms of this Division, such rules as are necessary and proper for the regulation of their own government or to effectuate the purpose of the Trust.

  (8) Delegate any of the powers conferred in this Division to any one (1) or more of the Trustees or to the Director of the Trust.

(b) The Trustees shall report annually to the Council their activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or requests they deem appropriate to further the purpose of the Trust.

#### Sec. 2-179. Chairman of Trustees; Director; meetings; quorum

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-179 (2026)

(a) The Trustees shall elect one (1) of their number to serve as chairman. The Trustees shall meet at places and dates to be determined by the Trustees not less than two (2) times a year. The Director shall serve as secretary to the Board of Trustees.

(b) Special meetings shall be called by the Director upon order of the Chairman on the Chairman's own initiative and shall be called by the Director at the request of three (3) or more Trustees. All Trustees shall be notified by the Director in writing of the time and place of all meetings at least seven (7) days in advance of such meeting, except that meetings may be held on shorter notice if all Trustees shall agree.

(c) Four (4) trustees shall constitute a quorum. In the event that any time there is no Director of the Trust, his duties and powers shall devolve upon the Chairman.

#### Sec. 2-180. Director of Trust; staff

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-180 (2026)

(a) The Trustees may appoint from without their number a Director of the Trust, to direct and administer the activities of the Trust subject to the direction and control of the Trustees.

(b) The Director shall be considered an employee of the Trust and not of the County and shall serve at such salary and may employ other persons at such salaries as are determined by the Trustees. The Trustees may remove the Director and any other personnel at their will.

#### Sec. 2-181. Legal assistance

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-181 (2026)

The Trustees may request, and upon request, shall receive from the Office of Law all legal counsel and services necessary to carry out the purpose of the Trust.

#### Sec. 2-182. Acceptance of money or property from County

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-182 (2026)

(a) The Trust is authorized to receive and the County is authorized to pay over and transfer to the Trust from time to time, subject to the limitations of Subsection (b) of this Section, monies or property to carry out the purpose of the Trust, provided that property transferred by the County to the Trust or purchased with funds paid by the County to the Trust and designated for such purchase may not be absolutely disposed of by the Trust without the approval of the Council.

(b) The Council may appropriate from time to time such sums as the Council may determine to be necessary for the purposes of the Trust.

#### Sec. 2-183. Disposition of property

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-183 (2026)

Subject to the terms of Section 2-184, the Trust is authorized to sell, convey, assign, lease, or otherwise transfer or dispose of any property held by it and enter into any contracts incident thereto, including but not limited to the authority to lease properties for residential or commercial use, for such term and upon such conditions as the Trustees deem appropriate. Any leases made by the Trust shall be in immediate furtherance of the purpose of the Trust and not merely for investment purposes. Notwithstanding anything provided by law to the contrary, no lease made by the Trust shall be subject to redemption at the option of the tenant, unless expressly so provided therein.

#### Sec. 2-184. Authority of other agencies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-184 (2026)

Nothing contained in this Division shall be construed to limit the power or activity of any agency of this State or any subdivision thereof or any private agency or person interested in antiquities or history of the County from earliest times.

### Division 12. Office of Human Rights

#### Subdivision 1. General Provisions

##### Sec. 2-185. Office of Human Rights; purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-185 (2026)

(a) It shall be a function of the County government to foster and encourage the growth and development of the County in such a manner that all persons shall have an equal opportunity to pursue their lives free of discrimination imposed because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity. Discriminatory practices based upon the foregoing criteria are declared to be contrary to the public policy of the County.

(b) The County government shall direct its efforts and resources toward eliminating discriminatory practices within the County in the areas of housing and residential real estate, employment, law enforcement, education, public accommodations, and commercial real estate where such practices may be found to exist.

(c) It is intended that the prohibitions in this Division are substantially similar, but not necessarily identical, to prohibitions in Federal and State law. The intent is to assure that a complaint filed under this Division may proceed more promptly than possible under either Federal or State law. It is not County policy, however, to create a duplicative or cumulative process to those existing under similar or identical Federal or State laws. Once a complaint is fully adjudicated under a similar or identical Federal or State law, the complaint should not be reprocessed under this Division if the effect is duplicative or cumulative.

##### Sec. 2-186. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-186 (2026)

(a) As used in this Division:

  (1) Act shall mean the law established hereunder, and any subsequent legislative act or executive order which lawfully assigns a responsibility to the Office of Human Rights (hereinafter "Agency") to eliminate discrimination or the denial of civil rights.

  (2) Aggrieved Person shall mean any person who:

    (A) Claims to have been injured by discrimination as defined in Section 2-186(a)(6) of this Subtitle; or

    (B) Believes that such person will be injured by discrimination that is about to occur.

  (3) Complainant shall mean the person alleging a violation under this Division.

  (4) Covered multifamily dwelling shall mean buildings consisting of 4 or more units if such buildings have one or more elevators and ground floor units in other buildings consisting of 4 or more units.

  (5) Disability shall mean a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities, a record of having such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

  (6) Discrimination shall mean acting, or failing to act, or unduly delaying any action regarding any person because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, familial status, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity, in such a way that such person is adversely affected in the areas of housing and residential real estate, employment, law enforcement, education, public accommodations, or commercial real estate.

  (7) Dwelling shall mean any building or structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, designed, intended, or arranged for use or occupancy as a home, residence, or sleeping place of one (1) or more individuals.

  (8) Employer shall mean any person engaged in legal industry affecting commerce, who has hired or contracted for the services of one (1) or more employees, or an agent of such person. Employer includes the Prince George's County Government.

  (9) Employment agency shall mean any person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure employees for an employer or to procure for employees opportunities to work for an employer and includes an agent of such a person, but shall not include any agency of the Federal or State governments.

  (10) Executive Director shall mean a person appointed by the County Executive to supervise the Agency and advise and assist the Human Rights Commission in its functions, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.

  (11) Familial status shall mean one or more individuals, who have not attained the age of eighteen (18) years, being domiciled with a parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or individuals; or the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person. The protections afforded against discrimination on the basis of familial status shall be extended to any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.

  (12) Gender Identity shall mean an individual's actual or perceived gender, including a person's gender-related appearance, expression, image, identity, or behavior and whether or not those gender-related characteristics differ from the characteristics customarily associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.

  (13) Housing shall mean any dwelling for the use of one (1) or more individuals, groups or families, any mobile home site, and any land offered for sale, sublease, or lease for the construction of such dwelling, building, structure, or mobile home site.

  (14) Informal hearing shall mean any inquiry, forum, investigation, or meeting at which compulsory processes are not invoked and a record is not prepared for the purpose of providing the basis of the Commission's compulsory processes. Informal hearings are not required to be open to public or press.

  (15) Labor organization shall mean a person or organization which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment, and any conference, general committee, joint or system board, or joint council so engaged which is subordinate to a national or international labor organization.

  (16) Lending Institution shall mean any bank, insurance company, savings and loan association, or any other person or organization regularly engaged in the business of lending money or guaranteeing loans within the County.

  (17) Mediation shall mean the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint through informal negotiations involving the complainant and respondent.

  (18) Occupation shall keep its common meaning. In addition, under this Division it shall mean a principal lawful activity. Persons to be protected include, but are not limited to students, recipients of government assistance, retired persons, or persons with disabilities as defined in this Division, and any persons irrespective of income, who are denied the equal protection of the laws.

  (19) Office of Human Rights staff shall be referred to as "the Agency"; the Commissioners of the Office of Human Rights, as defined by Section 2-187(a) shall be referred to as "the Commission" or "Human Rights Commission."

  (20) Person shall include one (1) or more individuals, labor unions, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, agents, or receivers.

  (21) Personal appearance shall mean the outward appearance of any person irrespective of sex, with regard to bodily condition or characteristics, manner or style of dress, and manner or style of personal grooming, including, but not limited to hair style or beards. It shall not relate, however, to the requirement of cleanliness, uniforms, or prescribed attire when uniformly applied for admittance to a public accommodation or a class of employees for a customary or reasonable business.

  (22) Place of public accommodation shall include, but not be limited to, any wholesale or retail store, inn, hotel, motel, or other establishment which provides lodging to transient persons; or any restaurant, cafeteria, lunch room, lunch counter, soda fountain, or other facility at which food or alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises; or any gasoline station, motion picture house, theatre, concert hall, sports arena, stadium, or place of exhibition or entertainment.

  (23) Political opinion shall mean the opinions of persons relating to government, or the conduct of government; or related to political parties authorized to participate in elections in the State.

  (24) Residential real estate-related transaction shall mean any of the following:

    (A) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance—

      (i) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or

      (ii) secured by residential real estate; or

    (B) The selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property.

  (25) Respondent shall mean:

    (A) the person or other entity accused in a complaint of a violation under this Division; or

    (B) person or any other entity identified during an investigation of a complaint and joined as an additional or substitute respondent.

  (26) Sexual Orientation shall include, but is not limited to, the preference or practice of an individual as to homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality, or being regarded or identified as having such a preference.

  (27) Solicit shall mean to request, invite, or induce, for monetary gain, by the following means:

    (A) Going in or upon the property of the person to be solicited except when invited by such person;

    (B) Contacting the person to be solicited by any means, to include but not limited to, telephone, text, social media, or messenger service, except when requested by such person; or

    (C) Distributing handbills, circulars, or other advertising matter on private property or private vehicles, except as requested by owners of such property or vehicles.

Solicitation does not include advertising in bona fide newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet sites, or telephone directories.

(28) Source of income means any lawful verifiable source of money paid directly or indirectly to a renter or a buyer of a housing unit, including:

  (A) Income received through any lawful profession or occupation, including but not limited to, bank statement, official government issued letters, pay stub or letter from an employer;

  (B) Federal, state, or local government assistance including housing vouchers, medical assistance subsidies, rental assistance, and rent supplements as issued under the United States Housing Act of 1937;

  (C) Any inheritance, pension, annuity, alimony, child support, trust, or investment accounts;

  (D) Any gift verified by a letter or other means but, unless it is recurring throughout a tenancy, the gift may support one-time expenses only, such as a security deposit or pet fee; and

  (E) Any sale or pledge of property if the sale or pledge will result in proceeds inuring to the recipient's benefit within sixty days of the application to rent a housing unit, purchase a housing unit, or purchase an interest in a housing unit.

(29) Wrongful practice shall mean an act for which the Commission shall have the power to issue Cease and Desist Orders and enforce through the Court. It shall not constitute a misdemeanor or a prohibited act as defined by Section 1-123 of this Code.

#### Subdivision 2. Administrative Provisions

##### Sec. 2-187. Composition of the Human Rights Commission; terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-187 (2026)

(a) There is created a body of Commissioners of the Office of Human Rights composed of thirteen (13) members. The members shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 322 of the Charter. Such members shall be broadly representative of the citizens of the County.

(b) Of the initial members of the Human Rights Commission: four (4) members shall be appointed for terms to expire one (1) year after the effective date of this Act; four (4) members shall be appointed for two (2) years from the effective date of this Act; and five (5) members shall be appointed for three (3) years from the effective date of this Act. The County Executive shall designate one (1) member of the Commission to serve as Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the Council. Thereafter, the term of office for each member shall be three (3) years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which one's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed in the same manner as prescribed in Section 2-187(a) and shall serve for the remainder of such term.

##### Sec. 2-188. Rules and regulations; meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-188 (2026)

The Commission shall adopt and publish its own rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the County Executive. The Commission shall meet at least once each month.

##### Sec. 2-189. Hearing Panels; subcommittees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-189 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish special Hearing Panels consisting of at least three (3) members in Housing and Residential Real Estate, Employment, Law Enforcement, Education, Commercial Real Estate, and/or other areas as it deems necessary, operating under such rules as the Commission shall devise.

(b) Pursuant to the rules of the Commission, the Chairperson may also designate special subcommittees or may direct the Agency to make studies, inquiries, or investigations into particular matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission.

##### Sec. 2-190. Executive Director; budget

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-190 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall appoint an Executive Director. S/he shall supervise the operations of the Agency and shall perform such other duties as are prescribed by the Commission.

(b) The proposed budget of the Office of Human Rights shall be submitted to the County Executive in accordance with County budget procedures. Subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the Charter, it is authorized to expend funds derived from private grants, the State or the United States to carry out its functions and activities, and to cooperate with any agency of the State or the United States in carrying out its functions and activities.

##### Sec. 2-191. Agency reports; contents

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-191 (2026)

(a) The Agency shall make an annual report to the County Executive and the Council on or before October 1 of each year, outlining its activities during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include statistics indicating the number and type of complaints filed and the disposition of complaints. The report shall include data on race and ethnic characteristics of those who have filed a complaint under housing and residential real estate. The report shall also include affirmative action or programs undertaken during the year for the betterment of human relations and any other matters relevant to the authorized activities of the Agency, including recommendations for legislative or administrative action to further the purposes and policies established by this Division. The report shall be made public by the County Executive.

(b) The Agency may be required by the County Executive or the Council to make such interim reports, including reports of investigations, as they may request.

##### Sec. 2-192. Functions of the Office of Human Rights

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-192 (2026)

(a) The functions of the Agency shall be to:

  (1) Eliminate discrimination as defined in Section 2-186 and wrongful practices as defined in Section 2-186.

  (2) Eliminate infringements of the civil and human rights or civil liberties of all persons in the County.

  (3) Investigate and, whenever necessary, certify for public hearings any matter assigned by Executive Order and/or Council Resolution relating to human rights.

  (4) Investigate, and whenever necessary, certify for public hearings any matter wherein an allegation has been made that a person has been denied his or her civil or human rights, civil liberties, or has been adversely affected in the areas of housing and residential real estate, employment, law enforcement, education, public accommodations, or commercial real estate.

(b) The functions of the Commission shall be to:

  (1) Eliminate discrimination as defined in Section 2-186 and wrongful practices as defined in Section 2-186.

  (2) Eliminate infringements of the civil and human rights or civil liberties of all persons in the County.

  (3) Whenever necessary, hold public hearings on any matter certified by the Agency to the Commission.

  (4) Initiate investigations by holding public hearings or initiate studies on any matter wherein an allegation has been made that a person has been denied his or her civil or human rights, civil liberties, or has been adversely affected in the areas of housing and residential real estate, employment, law enforcement, education, public accommodations, or commercial real estate.

##### Sec. 2-193. Powers and duties of the Office of Human Rights

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-193 (2026)

(a) The Agency shall have authority and power to make such surveys and studies concerning human and civil rights, conditions and problems as it may determine, and to promote in every way possible the betterment of human relations. In making such studies and surveys, the Agency shall be authorized to expend any funds which may be provided for in regular or supplementary appropriations. On the basis of such studies or surveys, the Agency shall recommend to the County Executive and/or the Council additional legislation or changes in existing legislation as may be deemed appropriate.

(b) Whenever any pattern and/or serious incident or incidents of discrimination arise, the Commission may immediately hold an informal investigatory hearing. The purpose of the hearing shall be to resolve the problem promptly by the gathering of all the facts from all available sources and to make such recommendations as may be necessary.

(c) The Agency shall, in writing, inform any person filing any charge or complaint of the disposition of his or her complaint.

(d) Whenever the Commission receives reliable information from any person and, after proper investigation, determine that a violation of this Division has occurred, any member of the Commission shall have the authority, upon a majority vote of the full body of the Commission, to initiate a complaint in the name of that Commissioner.

(e) If at any time after a complaint has been filed the Agency determines that appropriate civil action to preserve the status quo or to prevent such irreparable harm is necessary, the Agency may transmit the matter to the County Attorney for necessary action to preserve such status quo or to prevent such irreparable harm, including, but not limited to, temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction.

#### Subdivision 3. Enforcement Procedures

##### Sec. 2-194. Powers of Human Rights Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-194 (2026)

(a) In the administration and enforcement of the provisions of these several subdivisions, the Commission has power to administer oaths and, upon majority vote of the full body of the Commission, to issue subpoenas for persons or documents during investigations, to compel for the taking of interrogatories and depositions, and to compel for a formal hearing the attendance for testimony of witnesses and the production of records and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings under the particular subdivision.

(b) Service of subpoena. Any such subpoena shall be served by:

  (1) Certified mail, return receipt requested (with service by certified mail being complete upon delivery and proof being shown by the green return receipt card). Proof of service shall be filed with the Clerk of the Commission; or

  (2) Personal service of process by:

    (A) A competent private person, eighteen (18) years of age or older, who is not a party to the action; or

    (B) The sheriff or deputy sheriff of the political subdivision in which is located the residence of the person or the main office of the firm, association, partnership or corporation against whom or which the subpoena is issued.

(c) Enforcement of subpoena.

  (1) In case of failure to comply with a subpoena, the County, on behalf of the Commission, may apply to a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and/or the production of records and documents, and/or the taking of interrogatories and depositions.

  (2) After notice to the person subpoenaed as a witness or directed to produce records and documents, and upon a finding that the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the records and documents is relevant or necessary for the proceedings of the Commission, the court may issue an order requiring the attendance and testimony of the witness and the production of the records and documents. Any failure to obey such an order of the court may be punished as contempt of court.

##### Sec. 2-195. Cease and desist orders; contents

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-195 (2026)

(a) If, upon all the evidence, the Commission by a majority vote of the full body of Commissioners finds that the respondent has engaged in any discriminatory action or wrongful practice within the scope of this Division, it shall so state its findings. The Commission shall issue and cause to be served upon the respondent an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from the unlawful discriminatory action or prohibited practice and to take such affirmative action as equity and justice may require and prospective relief as is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Division.

(b) Such order must be reasonably related to the violation and may include a requirement of reimbursement of actual expenses to the complainant arising out of the wrongful conduct of the respondent, and in employment cases may include the awarding of back pay and reimbursement of actual expenses caused by wrongful conduct of the respondent to a complainant employee.

##### Sec. 2-195.01. Other Awards and Remedies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-195.01 (2026)

(a) In addition to the other awards and relief which are hereinafter provided, the Commission may, in accordance with the standards of proof set forth in Section 2-195, also make the following monetary orders determined by the Commission from the evidence of record as the actual damages, costs, or losses involved, or in such amounts as may be specified below:

  (1) Should the complainant's personal property be damaged, the complainant may be awarded damages not exceeding any expenses actually incurred in repairing the damage or in replacing the property, if such replacement is found by the Commission to be necessary.

  (2) If the complainant was required to incur travel expenses that would not have been incurred but for unlawful discriminatory acts or practices of the respondent, the complainant may be awarded damages not exceeding such expenses. The use of the complainant's automobile shall be compensated at the rate current at the time of the violation for County employees' use of a private automobile for official business. Expenses shall not be awarded to the extent that they have been reimbursed from another source.

  (3) Damages may also be awarded to compensate complainant for humiliation and embarrassment suffered in an amount determined by the Commission to be appropriately and reasonably warranted considering all of the circumstances, but in no event shall the amount be in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00).

  (4) In the event an award of damages is made, the respondent shall be ordered to pay to the complainant interest at the legal rate on the loss of the use of any monies arising from the act of discrimination, from the date of the Commission order.

  (5) Damages may also be awarded to compensate complainant for violation of Section 13A-120 in an amount determined by the Commission to be appropriately and reasonably warranted considering all of the circumstances, but in no event shall the amount be in excess of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00).

(b) In addition to other awards and relief set forth above, the Commission may impose a civil fine up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), in accordance with the standards of proof set forth in Section 2-195, on a respondent found to have violated any of the provisions of this Division. The Agency may also negotiate and collect the payment of civil fines and assessments without holding a public hearing, as part of the conciliation procedure set forth in Section 2-203. The terms of the negotiated conciliation agreement between the respondent and the Executive Director, shall be included in a written consent agreement, and if approved by a majority vote of the full body of Commissioners, shall be incorporated into an order of the Commission, as set forth in Section 2-203.

(c) In matters related to employment discrimination, including but not limited to labor trafficking, the Commission may in addition to other awards and relief set forth above:

  (1) Issue a civil fine not to exceed $5,000 per violation pursuant to Md. Local Government Code Annotated Section 10-202(d);

  (2) File a lien against employer for unpaid wages pursuant to COMAR 09.12.39.02; or

  (3) Recommend disqualification and debarment to Purchasing Agent under Section 10A-148 of this Code.

##### Sec. 2-196. Order dismissing complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-196 (2026)

If, upon all evidence, the Commission by majority vote of the full body of Commissioners finds that the respondent has not engaged in any such alleged discriminatory act within the scope of this Division, it shall state its findings of fact and shall similarly issue and file an order dismissing the complaint.

##### Sec. 2-197. Enforcement of orders by Court; appeals

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-197 (2026)

(a) A determination made by the Commission of a violation of this Division shall be a conclusive finding.

(b) If any complainant or respondent refuses to comply with an order of the Commission made within the scope of this Division, the County, on behalf of the Human Rights Commission, may initiate a suit in equity in the Circuit Court to enforce compliance with any of the provisions of this Division.

(c) Any party aggrieved by a final decision by the Commission is entitled to file an appeal pursuant to Chapter 200, Title 7, Maryland Rules of Procedure.

##### Sec. 2-198. False complaints prohibited; exception

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-198 (2026)

(a) Any person, including one who is acting for or on behalf of any firm, association, or corporation, who knowingly files a false complaint under this Act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Agency will refer any such matter to the State's Attorney of Prince George's County.

(b) This Section shall not be construed or applied to deny the right of a respondent to bring any civil action against one who has filed a complaint under this Division.

##### Sec. 2-199. Falsification of documents; intimidation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-199 (2026)

(a) No person shall willfully falsify any documents, records, and/or reports which are subpoenaed pursuant to this Division.

(b) No person shall willfully falsify his or her testimony or intimidate any witness and/or complainant and/or respondent.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined no more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months.

##### Sec. 2-200. Nonexclusive remedy

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-200 (2026)

The provisions of this Division shall be construed as vesting in all persons the right to be free of any practices within the County which are prohibited in this Division. Any person who is aggrieved by any act prohibited in this Division may bring an appropriate action in law or equity in the Circuit Court to seek damages, redress of injury, or injunctive relief arising out of any such prohibited act, in addition to pursuing the procedures and seeking the remedies established in this Division.

#### Subdivision 4. Investigative Procedures

##### Sec. 2-201. Initiation of investigation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-201 (2026)

Except in cases of discrimination in housing and residential real estate and harassment against an employer, an Agency investigation into a suspected violation by any person of the provisions of this Division may be initiated no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the alleged violation by filing with the Executive Director, upon a form to be provided by the Agency, a signed statement setting forth the suspected violation. In cases of discrimination in housing: within ten (10) days the Agency shall serve the respondent a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations; the respondent may file, not later than ten (10) days after receipt of notice from the Agency, an answer to such complaint; and the investigation shall be initiated before the end of the thirtieth (30th) day after the receipt of the statement setting forth the alleged discriminatory housing practice that has occurred or that the complainant believes is about to occur. A statement alleging discriminatory housing practices must be filed no later than one year after the date of the alleged violation. A statement alleging harassment against an employer shall be filed no later than two (2) years after the date of the alleged violation. In all cases, the statement shall contain the name and address of the complainant and the respondent and such other information as may be required by the Agency. In cases alleging discriminatory housing practices, the Agency shall complete the investigation within one hundred (100) days after receipt of the complaint, unless it is impracticable to do so. Should the Agency be unable to complete the investigation within one hundred (100) days, it shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for not doing so. The Agency shall make final administrative disposition of a complaint within one (1) year of the date of receipt of a complaint, unless it is impracticable to do so. In such case, the Agency must notify the complainant and respondent in writing of its reasons.

##### Sec. 2-202. Investigation of complaint; dismissal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-202 (2026)

(a) The Agency shall promptly investigate each charge filed with it, which may include a mutual settlement agreement through mediation. If, after the investigation of the charge, the Executive Director, based on a preponderance of evidence, determines that no violation of this Division has occurred, the Director may dismiss the charge. Any complainant adversely affected by the dismissal may appeal administratively to the Commission, no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of dismissal by the Executive Director, who may take such action as s/he deems appropriate.

(b) In cases alleging discrimination in housing, at the end of each investigation, the Executive Director shall prepare a final investigative report containing:

  (1) The names and dates of contacts with witnesses;

  (2) A summary and the dates of correspondence and other contacts with the complainant and the respondent;

  (3) A summary description of other pertinent records;

  (4) A summary of witness statements; and

  (5) Answers to interrogatories.

##### Sec. 2-203. Conciliation procedure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-203 (2026)

(a) If, after an investigation of the complaint, the Executive Director has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this Division has occurred, within twenty (20) days after the determination is made, the Executive Director shall attempt to conciliate the matter. If the parties to the complaint have agreed to a resolution of the complaint by way of conciliation, the terms of the resolution shall be set forth in a written consent agreement. The consent agreement shall not constitute an admission of the violation of any law.

(b) Any written consent agreement, if approved by a majority vote of the full body of Commissioners, shall be incorporated into an order of the Commission. If either the respondent or the complainant fails to comply with any obligation or requirement which forms part of any such order, the order shall be enforced in the same manner as any other order of the Commission.

(c) Except in cases alleging discrimination in housing, if the complainant refuses to accept an offer by the respondent which, in the judgment of the Executive Director, is a reasonable, good faith offer, the Executive Director may dismiss the complaint for failure to make a good faith conciliation attempt. Any complainant adversely affected by the dismissal may, no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of dismissal, appeal to the Commission, who shall either approve the dismissal or order a hearing on the merits.

(d) In cases alleging discrimination in housing, the Executive Director shall advise the complainant of reasonable, good faith conciliation attempts, but may not dismiss the complaint because of the complainant's failure to accept a conciliation agreement.

(e) In cases alleging discrimination in housing, any conciliation agreement shall be made public unless the complainant and respondent otherwise agree, and the Executive Director determines that disclosure is not required to further the purposes of this Division.

(f) In cases alleging discrimination in housing, any conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration of the dispute arising from the complaint. Any such arbitration that results from a conciliation agreement may award appropriate relief, including monetary relief.

##### Sec. 2-203.1. Election of Judicial Determination

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-203.1 (2026)

In cases alleging housing discrimination, when the Executive Director determines reasonable cause, a complainant or a respondent may elect to have the asserted claims decided in a civil action under Subdivision 5 of this Division in lieu of a hearing. The election must be made not later than 20 days after the receipt of the electing person of service or in the case of the Executive Director, not later than 20 days after such service. The person making such election shall give notice of doing so to the Executive Director and to all other complainants and respondents to whom the charge relates.

##### Sec. 2-203.2. Commission Hearing in Absence of Election

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-203.2 (2026)

For purposes of cases alleging housing discrimination, if an election is not made under Section 2-203.1, the Executive Director shall follow the procedure in Section 2-204 of this Division for a hearing on the record with respect to the charge(s).

##### Sec. 2-203.3. Civil Action for Enforcement When Election is Made for Such Civil Action

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-203.3 (2026)

(a) If an election is made under Section 2-203.1, the Executive Director shall authorize, and not later than 30 days after the election is made, the Prince George's County Office of Law shall commence and maintain a civil action on behalf of the aggrieved person in the Circuit Court seeking relief.

(b) Any aggrieved person with respect to the issues to be determined in a civil action may intervene as of right in that civil action.

(c) In a civil action under this Section, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may grant as relief any actual or punitive damages which a court could grant with respect to such discriminatory housing practice in a civil action under Division 12 of the Prince George's County Code, Title 20 Subtitle 7 of the Maryland Annotated Code, and the Federal Housing Act. Any relief so granted that would accrue to an aggrieved person in a civil action commenced by that aggrieved person under Division 12 of the Prince George's County Code, Title 20 Subtitle 7 of the Maryland Annotated Code, and the Federal Housing Act shall also accrue to that aggrieved person in a civil action under this Section. If monetary relief is sought for the benefit of an aggrieved person who does not intervene in the civil action, the court shall not award such relief if that aggrieved person has not complied with discovery orders entered by the court.

(d) Attorney's Fees. In any administrative proceeding brought under this Section, or any court proceeding arising therefrom, or any civil action under 42 U.S.C. 3612, the court, as the case may be in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the Prince George's County government, a reasonable attorney's fee and costs.

##### Sec. 2-203.4. Conflict of Provisions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-203.4 (2026)

Section 1-114 of the Prince George's County Code provides:

(a) If any conflict exists between Subtitles, Divisions, Subdivisions, or Sections of this Code, the provisions of each Subtitle, Division, Subdivision, or Section shall prevail as to all matters and questions growing out of the subject matter of that Subtitle, Division, Subdivision, or Section.

(b) If clearly conflicting provisions are found in different Sections of the same Subtitle, the provisions of the Section last enacted shall prevail unless the construction is inconsistent with the meaning of that Subtitle.

(c) Where any conflict exists between a Subtitle, Division, Subdivision, or Section of this Code and any Subtitle or Section of the Charter or State law, the latter shall prevail.

##### Sec. 2-204. Formal hearing; notice; assignment of case

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-204 (2026)

(a) Formal hearings shall be convened in cases in which conciliation or mediation has failed. After the entry of a finding to that effect or not later than ninety (90) days after the Executive Director determines a violation has occurred, the complaint and any and all findings shall be certified to the Commission. The Chairperson shall cause a written notice to be issued and served in the name of the Commission together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the respondent to answer the charges of the complaint at a public hearing before the Commission at such time and place as may be certified in the notice.

(b) The Chairperson shall thereupon assign the case to be heard before either the full body of Commissioners or a Panel of Commissioners as described in Section 2-189. A transcript of all testimony at the hearing shall be made. The case in support of the complaint shall be presented at the hearing by the Executive Director. No Commissioner who previously made or participated in the investigation or caused the complaint to be filed shall participate in the hearing as a witness, nor shall s/he participate in the deliberations in such case.

##### Sec. 2-205. Rights of respondent at hearing

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-205 (2026)

The respondent may file a written answer to the complaint and appear at the formal hearing in person, with or without counsel. The respondent may submit testimony and shall be fully heard. S/he may examine and cross-examine witnesses and shall be entitled to the compulsory processes of the Commission upon timely request and a concurrence of a majority of the Commission.

##### Sec. 2-206. Amendment of complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-206 (2026)

The Commission may permit reasonable amendment to be made to any complaint or answer. Testimony taken at the formal hearing shall be under oath and recorded.

##### Sec. 2-207. Notice to State's Attorney; stay of proceedings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-207 (2026)

(a) In any case under investigation by the Agency or Commission law Article 27 and Titles 11 through 27, Criminal Law Article, Transportation Article, and Annotated Code of Maryland, where the complaint to the Agency or Commission alleges facts that would constitute such criminal offense; or where the Agency or Commission shall reveal facts that would constitute such a criminal offense, the Agency or Commission shall give written notice to the State's Attorney of Prince George's County of the nature of the matter under investigation.

(b) If it appears to the State's Attorney that continuation of the Commission's investigation would jeopardize a part of the anticipated criminal proceedings, the State's Attorney shall notify the Commission of this fact in writing, specifying that no formal hearing be held nor subpoena issued before the termination of the criminal proceedings. Upon receipt of such written notice from the State's Attorney, the Commission shall stay the holding of formal hearings or issuance of subpoena until the Commission is notified by the State's Attorney that the relevant criminal proceedings have terminated.

##### Sec. 2-208. Confidential information; exceptions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-208 (2026)

(a) During the investigation of any complaint alleging a violation of Subdivisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this Division, and until the matters reach the stage of public hearings, the activities of all members of the Office of Human Rights, including its Commission, in connection with the investigation shall be conducted without publicity.

(b) The Agency and Commission shall hold confidential any information in relation to such a complaint, including the identity of the complainant and the respondent, except that:

  (1) Any information may be released at any time if the release has been agreed to in writing by both complainant and respondent;

  (2) The identity of the complainant shall be disclosed to the respondent upon request;

  (3) The Agency may cooperate with Federal and State agencies and shall make available to such agencies its files and investigative data, if the Agency is satisfied that the agencies will preserve the confidentiality of the data which is provided;

  (4) Any Commission or employee of the Agency, who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months.

(c) Conciliation agreements shall be released as set forth in Section 2-203(e) of this Division.

##### Sec. 2-209. Office of Human Rights process and witnesses; protection

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-209 (2026)

No person shall retaliate, or cause or coerce, or attempt to cause or coerce, any other person to retaliate against any person because such person has lawfully opposed any act or failure to act that is a violation of this Act or has, in good faith, filed a complaint, testified, participated, or assisted in any way in any proceeding under this Act.

#### Subdivision 5. Prohibited Acts in Housing and Residential Real Estate

##### Sec. 2-210. Sale or rental of housing; exception

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-210 (2026)

(a) No person, whether acting for monetary gain or not, shall:

  (1) Refuse to sell, lease, sublease, rent, assign, or otherwise transfer; or refuse to negotiate for the sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment or other transfer of the title, leasehold, or other interest in any housing; or represent that housing is not available for inspection, sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment, or other transfer when in fact it is so available; or otherwise make housing unavailable, deny, or withhold any housing from any person because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income;

  (2) Deny any person access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting housing, or to discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation, or in the selling, brokering, or appraisal of residential real estate on account of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income;

  (3) Include in the terms, conditions, or privileges of any sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment, or other transfer of any housing, any clause, condition, or restriction discriminating against any person in the use or occupancy of such housing because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income;

  (4) Discriminate in the furnishings of any facilities, repairs, improvements, or services, or in the terms, conditions, privileges, or tenure of occupancy of any person because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income;

  (5) Make, print or publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement, listing or advertisement, or to announce a policy, or use any form of application for purchase, lease, rental, or financing of any housing indicating any preference, limitation, or specification based upon race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income;

  (6) Induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent or list for sale, rent, lease, or otherwise dispose of any housing or interest in real property by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, source of income;

  (7) Discriminate in the sale or rental, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, housing to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:

    (A) The buyer or renter;

    (B) A person residing in, or intending to reside in, the housing after it is sold, rented, or made available; or

    (C) Any person associated with the buyer or renter.

  (8) Discriminate against any person in terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of housing, or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection with such housing, because of a disability of:

    (A) The person; or

    (B) A person residing in, or intending to reside in, the housing after it is so sold, rented, or made available; or

    (C) Any person associated with the person.

  (9) For purposes of Subsections (7) and (8), above, discrimination includes:

    (A) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of rental, the landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;

    (B) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing;

    (C) A failure to design and construct a covered multifamily dwelling in accordance with the Building Code with regard to accessibility by a person with a disability pursuant to the most current revision of the American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped people (commonly cited as ANSI A117.1).

  (10) Discriminate by inquiring about immigration status or citizenship status in connection with the sale, lease, sublease, assignment, or other transfer of a housing unit, unless to comply with a federal or state law or a court order.

  (11) Discriminate by requiring documentation, information, or other proof of immigration status or citizenship status, unless to comply with a federal or state law or a court order.

  (12) Discriminate in the sale, lease, sublease, assignment, or other transfer of a housing unit by requiring proof of immigration status or citizenship status, such as a social security number, without providing an alternative that does not reveal immigration status or citizenship status, such as an individual taxpayer identification number.

  (13) Discriminate by disclosing, reporting, or threatening to disclose or report immigration status or citizenship status to anyone, including an immigration authority, law enforcement agency, or local, state, or federal agency, for the purpose of inducing a person to vacate the housing unit or for the purpose of retaliating against a person for the filing of a claim or complaint.

  (14) Discriminate by evicting a person from a housing unit or by otherwise attempting to obtain possession of a housing unit because of the person's immigration status or citizenship status unless the remedy is sought to comply with a federal or state law or a court order.

  (15) Nothing in this Subsection requires that housing be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.

(b) Discrimination based on age or familial status as defined in Section 2-186 shall not be wrongful with regard to housing operated in connection with any retirement or senior citizen home or housing which is:

  (1) Provided under any Federal or State program that the Executive Director determines, as consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons;

  (2) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older; or

  (3) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older per unit, provided that the housing satisfies the requirements of Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 100:304.

(c) Discrimination shall not be wrongful with regard to any single-family house sold or rented by an owner if: that such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family houses at any one time; in the case of the sale of any such single-family house by a private individual owner not residing in such house at the time of such sale or who was not the most recent resident of such house prior to such sale, the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply only with respect to one such sale within any twenty-four month period; and if such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of, more than three such single-family houses at any one time.

(d) Discrimination shall not be wrongful with regard to the leasing of a room(s) or apartment(s) in an owner-occupied dwelling consisting of not more than three (3) rental units except as specified in (a)(5) of this Section.

(e) No person shall coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of that person having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of that person having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this Division.

(f) Nothing in this Division shall prohibit a religious organization, association, or society, or any nonprofit institution or organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, association, or society, from limiting the sale, rental, or occupancy of housing which it owns or operates, for other than commercial purposes, to persons of the same religion, or from giving preference to such persons, unless membership in such religion is restricted on account of race, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, gender identity, immigration status, citizenship status, or source of income. Nor shall anything in this subdivision prohibit a private club not in fact open to the public, which as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes provides lodgings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of such lodgings to its members or from giving preference to its members.

(g) Nothing in this subdivision limits the applicability of any reasonable local, State, or Federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling.

##### Sec. 2-211. Discrimination in Housing and Residential Real Estate-Related Transactions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-211 (2026)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction because of discrimination as enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1). Real estate appraisal, the process used to determine, analyze, or assess the value of real property, is a residential real estate-related transaction under this section.

(b) No lending institution shall discriminate in lending money, guaranteeing loans, purchasing loans, accepting a deed of trust or mortgage, or otherwise making available funds for the purchase, acquisition, construction, alteration, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of any housing. No lending institution shall discriminate in the fixing of the rates, terms, conditions, or provisions of any such financial assistance or impose different conditions on any such financing, refuse to provide title or other insurance, in the extension of service in connection therewith because of discrimination as enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1).

(c) No person shall induce, directly or indirectly, any person to acquire or transfer an interest in real property which is used for the purpose of housing, by any statement regarding the existence or proximity of other real property which is or may become owned, leased, used, or occupied by any person of categories enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1).

(d) Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit any lending institution from basing its actions on the income and financial abilities of any individual.

(e) Appraisal Exemption—Nothing in this Section prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than any categories enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1).

##### Sec. 2-211.01. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-211.01 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-212. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-212 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-213. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-213 (2026)

##### Sec. 2-214. Discriminatory statements prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-214 (2026)

No person shall make, counsel, or cause to be made any false, reckless, or intentionally misleading statements, whether oral or written, about a change in the personal circumstances enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1) of the occupants of any housing in a community or neighborhood, which statements are made or committed in order to obtain a listing of any real property for sale, rental, assignment, transfer, or other disposition.

##### Sec. 2-215. False or misleading signs or devices

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-215 (2026)

No person shall place a sign or display any other device which offers for sale, lease, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of any real property used for the purpose of housing, if the sign, display, or device is designed to stimulate the belief that a bona fide offer is being made to sell, lease, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the property, when in fact such property is not being offered for the advertised sale, lease, assignment, or transfer.

##### Sec. 2-216. Maintenance of sale sign after sale

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-216 (2026)

No person shall maintain upon the premises of real property which is used for housing and which has, in fact, been leased, sold, assigned, transferred, or otherwise disposed of, for a period in excess of fourteen (14) days after the execution of any contract or written agreement for the sale, lease, assignment, or transfer thereof, any sign or other display, indicating that the property is still being offered for lease, sale, assignment, or transfer.

##### Sec. 2-217. Enumeration of prohibited discriminatory statements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-217 (2026)

(a) No person, for profit, shall induce, directly or indirectly, the sale or listing for sale of any interest in real property which is used for housing by any statement, either oral or written, that the presence, anticipated presence, ownership, or tenancy of property by persons of the circumstances enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1) may result in:

  (1) The reduction of property values;

  (2) A future change in the composition of the residents of a neighborhood with respect to circumstances enumerated in Section 2-210(a)(1);

  (3) An increase in criminal or other antisocial behavior in the neighborhood wherein the property is located;

  (4) A decline in quality of schools, churches, business establishments, or any other service provided the neighborhood.

##### Sec. 2-218. Solicitation of real estate dealings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-218 (2026)

No person shall solicit the sale or purchase of real estate, as defined by Section 2-186(a)(27), where such soliciting is of residential single-family units, unless such solicitation is limited to random and isolated inquiries not of a systematic design to cover a substantial section of any neighborhood for individual listings of property for sale.

##### Sec. 2-219. Civil action by owner; damages; commencement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-219 (2026)

(a) Any owner of a dwelling who is induced to sell his dwelling to a real estate dealer or through a real estate broker or their agents or employees by acts committed by these persons in violation of Section 2-217 or 2-218 may institute a civil action in the Circuit Court against these persons.

(b) If, in an action instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this Section, judgment is rendered in favor of plaintiff, he shall be awarded damages as determined by the courts, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

(c) No action shall be maintained under this Section unless commenced not later than one (1) year from the date of the sale from which liability is alleged to arise.

##### Sec. 2-219.01. Income requirements; married couples

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-219.01 (2026)

It shall be a wrongful practice in Prince George's County for a landlord, in determining whether a married couple meets income requirements, to refuse to consider the income of both spouses.

#### Subdivision 6. Prohibited Acts in Public Accommodations

##### Sec. 2-220. Denial of public accommodations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-220 (2026)

No owner or operator of a place of public accommodation, located in the County, or the agent of any owner or operator of such place of public accommodation, shall deny to any person any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges, of such a place of public accommodation because of discrimination; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to prohibit any owner or operator of any such establishment, or any agent or employee thereof, from the right to deny service to any person for failure to conform to the usual and regular requirements, standards and regulations for such establishment so long as the denial is not based upon discrimination as defined in Section 2-186; and provided further, however, that discrimination based on a person's disability as defined in Section 2-186 shall not be wrongful with regard to the failure of any owner or operator of any such establishment, or any agent or employee thereof, to fail or refuse to renovate, alter or modify any such establishment in order to accommodate any person with a disability, as defined herein, except as otherwise required by the Building Code for Prince George's County, Maryland.

##### Sec. 2-221. Exception to prohibition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-221 (2026)

Section 2-220 shall not apply to a private club or similar establishment which is not in fact open to the general public, except with respect to those facilities of such club or related establishment which are made available to customers or patrons of an establishment which is subject to the provisions of this Subdivision.

#### Subdivision 7. Prohibited Acts in Employment

##### Sec. 2-222. Discrimination in employment prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-222 (2026)

No employer in the County shall discharge or refuse to hire any person, or act against any person with respect to compensation or other terms and conditions of employment, or limit, segregate, classify, or assign employees because of discrimination.

##### Sec. 2-223. Referral by employment agency

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-223 (2026)

No employment agency in the County shall fail or refuse to refer a person for employment or act against any person respecting the kind of employment for which a referral could have been made, or classify a person for employment because of discrimination.

##### Sec. 2-224. Discrimination by labor unions prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-224 (2026)

(a) No labor organization located or domiciled in the County, with respect to the exercise of its functions and activities within the County shall:

  (1) Exclude or expel any person from its membership, or otherwise act against any person because of discrimination;

  (2) Limit, segregate, or classify its members, classify for employment, or fail or refuse to refer for employment, any person, or in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities, because of discrimination;

  (3) Cause or attempt to cause any employer to discriminate against any person in violation of this Section.

##### Sec. 2-225. Discrimination in apprenticeships or training programs

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-225 (2026)

No employer in the County, any labor organization located or domiciled in the County, or any labor organization with respect to its operations and functions within the County, or joint committee composed of representatives of employers and labor organizations in the County which operates or administers a program of training apprentices or training or retraining of any employees, either at or away from a place of employment in the County, shall act against any applicant or member of any apprenticeship or training program because of discrimination.

##### Sec. 2-226. Discriminatory notices or advertisements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-226 (2026)

No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any notice or advertisement relating to employment which indicates a preference, limitation, or specification based upon discrimination, except where such requirement or prerequisite is a bona fide occupational qualification as set forth in this Subdivision.

##### Sec. 2-227. Exceptions to subdivision restrictions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-227 (2026)

(a) Nothing in this Subdivision shall prohibit the hiring, assignment, compensation, or discharge of persons by an employer, the classification or referral of persons for employment by an employment agency, the classification of members of a labor organization, or the admission to any program of apprenticeship, training, or retraining because of discrimination where it can be demonstrated that it is a bona fide occupational qualification which is reasonable, necessary, and relevant to the normal operation of a particular business or enterprise.

(b) A school, college, university, or other educational institution may hire and employ persons of a particular religion if such school, college, university, or other educational institution is, in whole or in substantial part, owned, supported, controlled, or managed by a particular church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other religious organization or corporation, or if the curriculum of the school, college, university, or other educational institution is designed to comply, in whole or in part, with the doctrines or tenets of a particular church, synagogue, mosque, or temple.

##### Sec. 2-228. Use of merit system standards or federal standards

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-228 (2026)

Nothing in this Subdivision shall preclude an employer from applying different standards of compensation, or different terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, which are pursuant to a merit system or seniority system, or pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 206(d)), or a system of employment which measures earnings by quality or quantity of production, or which provides the aforesaid different standards of compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, based upon at different locations, provided that the aforesaid different standards of compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are not established for the purpose of discrimination.

##### Sec. 2-228.01. Dress and grooming code

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-228.01 (2026)

Nothing in this Subdivision shall preclude an employer from establishing standards concerning an employee's dress and grooming if the standards are directly related to the nature of the employment.

#### Subdivision 8. Discrimination by Law Enforcement Officers

##### Sec. 2-229. Prohibited acts by law enforcement officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-229 (2026)

(a) The Office of Human Rights shall have the authority to investigate, and hold a formal hearing, on any sworn complaint against any law enforcement officer operating within the County, except a complaint against a member of the Prince George's County Police Department, which alleges any of the following categories of complaints that are defined and prohibited by law or regulation:

  (1) Police harassment;

  (2) The excessive use of force in the performance of his or her duties;

  (3) The use of language which would demean the inherent dignity of any person.

(b) The Agency's staff shall, upon receipt of a sworn complaint, transmit a copy of any such complaints to the Chief of any Law Enforcement Agency involved, and the State's Attorney promptly after filing.

##### Sec. 2-230. Investigation of complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-230 (2026)

(a) If the Commission, by a majority vote of the full body, find that a complaint within one of the categories described in Section 2-186(a)(3) has merit, the Commission shall forward a request to the Law Enforcement Agency involved requesting that appropriate disciplinary action be taken and shall at the same time forward a copy of the request to the State's Attorney. The request shall set forth the facts concerning the incident and the name of the officer(s) involved, the name and address of the complaining party and all witnesses, and a copy of all information compiled by the Commission, along with a copy of the findings of facts, conclusions, and transcript of testimony if a hearing has been held by the Commission.

(b) The Chairperson of the Commission shall, along with the transmittal of the aforesaid documents, certify that a majority of the full body of the Commissioners has voted for a finding that there is probable cause to believe that the named officer(s) is (are) guilty of a wrongful law enforcement practice.

##### Sec. 2-231. Complaints against members of the Prince George's County police department

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231 (2026)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2-229, if a complaint received by the Office of Human Rights involves a member of the Prince George's County Police Department, the Agency shall forward a copy of the complaint and all related documents to the Chief of Police and to the Citizen Complaint Oversight Panel.

#### Subdivision 9. Prohibited Acts in Commercial Real Estate

##### Sec. 2-231.01. Prohibited Acts in Commercial Real Estate

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.01 (2026)

(a) It is an unlawful practice and a violation of this Division:

  (1) For any person, real estate broker, or real estate salesperson, because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity to:

    (A) Refuse to sell, lease, sublease, rent, assign, or otherwise transfer, or refuse to negotiate for the sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment, or other transfer of commercial real estate, or represent that commercial real estate is not available for inspection, sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment, or other transfer when in fact it is so available, or otherwise deny or withhold commercial real estate from any person.

    (B) Include in the terms, conditions, or privileges of any sale, lease, sublease, rental, assignment, or other transfer of commercial real estate any clause, condition, or restriction discriminating against any person in the use or occupancy of such real estate.

    (C) Discriminate in the furnishing of any facilities, repairs, improvements, or services, or in the terms, conditions, privileges, or tenure of occupancy.

  (2) For any lending institution, because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity to:

    (A) Discriminate in lending money, guaranteeing loans, accepting a deed of trust or mortgage, or otherwise making available funds to acquire, construct, alter, rehabilitate, repair, or maintain commercial real estate.

    (B) Discriminate in fixing the rates, terms, conditions, or provisions of any such financial assistance, or in extending service in connection therewith.

  (3) For any person, real estate broker or real estate salesperson, with respect to any act prohibited in Subsections (a)(1) or (2), to publish or circulate, or to cause to be published or circulated, any notice, statement, listing, or advertisement, or to announce a policy, or to use any form of application for the purchase, lease, rental, or financing of commercial real estate, or to make any record or business inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, lease, rental, or financing of commercial real estate which indicates reliance on or a decision based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity. However, this subsection does not preclude the use of a logo or other means of advertising to advise persons with disabilities that any commercial real estate is suitable or adapted to use by persons with disabilities.

  (4) For any person to assist in, compel, or coerce the doing of any unlawful practice under this Subdivision, to obstruct or prevent enforcement or compliance with this Subdivision, or to attempt directly or indirectly to commit any unlawful practice.

  (5) For any person, real estate broker, or real estate salesperson, to:

    (A) Induce or attempt to induce, by direct or indirect methods, any person to transfer commercial real estate by representations regarding the existing or potential proximity of real estate owned, used, or occupied by any person of any particular race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity.

    (B) Represent to any prospective purchaser or lessee that any commercial real estate in a particular area may undergo, is undergoing, or has undergone a change with respect to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity of occupants of such area.

    (C) Place a sign or display any other device either purporting to offer for sale, lease, assignment, transfer, or other disposition, or tending to lead to the belief that a bona fide offer is being made to sell, lease, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any commercial real estate that is not in fact available or offered for sale, lease, assignment, transfer, or other disposition, because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity.

  (6) For any person, real estate broker, or real estate salesperson to deny any other person or real estate broker or real estate salesperson access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of buying, selling, or renting commercial real estate, or to discriminate against that person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation because of race, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity.

  (7) This section does not apply to religious institutions or organizations or charitable or educational organizations operated, supervised, or controlled by religious institutions or organizations which give preferences to members of the same religion in a commercial real estate transaction, as long as membership in such religion is not restricted by race, color, sex, national origin, age (except as required by State or Federal law), occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or gender identity.

#### Subdivision 10. Access to Employment for Returning Citizens

##### Sec. 2-231.02. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.02 (2026)

The County Council for Prince George's County, Maryland, hereby finds that over 92 million Americans, roughly one in three adults, have a criminal history record involving an arrest or conviction and nearly 700,000 people a year return to their communities from incarceration, and many are job seekers who are ready and able to become part of the work force; that studies indicate that job applicants are often precluded from even getting an interview when applications require disclosure of whether the applicant has a criminal record; that lack of employment is a significant cause of recidivism, which threatens public safety and disrupts the financial and general stability of affected families and communities; that increased government expenditures on law enforcement and social programs, necessitated by the inability of people with criminal records to find gainful employment, are an impediment to the County reaching its potential for economic growth; that increasing employment of people with criminal records improves public safety and reduces the financial burden on government; and that in order to effectively respond, the County Council for Prince George's County, Maryland hereby declares that it is the public policy of Prince George's County to assist in the successful reintegration of individuals with criminal records into the workforce by removing barriers to employment and enhance the health and safety of the community by assisting individuals with criminal records to lawfully provide for themselves and their families.

##### Sec. 2-231.03. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.03 (2026)

(a) For purposes of this Subdivision, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings indicated:

  (1) Applicant means a person who is considered or who requests to be considered for employment in the County by an employer.

  (2) Arrest means being apprehended, detained, taken into custody, held for investigation, or otherwise restrained by a law enforcement agency or military authority due to an accusation or suspicion that the person committed a crime.

  (3) Arrest Record means information indicating that a person has been apprehended, detained, taken into custody, held for investigation, or otherwise restrained by a law enforcement agency or military authority due to an accusation or suspicion that the person committed a crime.

  (4) Cannabis/Marijuana means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, including all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis as defined in Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law § 5-101.

  (5) Conviction means a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal act.

  (6) Conviction Record means information regarding a sentence arising from a verdict, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, an Alford plea including a sentence of incarceration a fine, a penalty, a suspended sentence, or a sentence of probation.

  (7) Criminal Record report means a record of a person's arrest and conviction history obtained from any source.

  (8) Director means the Executive Director of the Office of Human Rights.

  (9) Employment means:

    (A) Any work for compensation; and

    (B) Any form of vocational or educational training, with or without compensation.

  (10) Employer means any person, individual, proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, trust, association, or other entity operating and doing business in the County that employs ten (10) or more persons full-time in the County. Employer includes the County government, but does not include the United States, any State, or any other local government.

  (11) Inquiry or Inquire means any direct or indirect conduct intended to gather information, using any mode of communication.

  (12) Potential Applicant means a person that intends to submit an application.

  (13) Sentence means the term of imprisonment or probation imposed on a convicted defendant for criminal wrongdoing.

  (14) Vulnerable Adult means an adult who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for his or her own daily needs.

  (15) Nonviolent Felony means a felony conviction for a crime that is not a crime of violence as defined in Sec. 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) Prohibited Inquiries and Considerations. An employer is prohibited from inquiry into or considering convictions or conviction records of any applicant for employment where the sentence of the applicant was completed.

  (1) For a nonviolent felony, at least (5) five years or sixty (60) months ago; or

  (2) For a misdemeanor, at least thirty (30) months ago.

##### Sec. 2-231.04. Prohibited inquiries; retaliation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.04 (2026)

(a) Inquiry on application. An Employer shall not require an Applicant or Potential Applicant to disclose on an employment application the existence or details of the Applicant's or Potential Applicant's Arrest Record or Conviction record.

(b) If the Employer is the County, then it is prohibited from making any inquiry into whether the Applicant or Potential Applicant has ever partaken in the consumption or use of Cannabis or Marijuana.

(c) Preliminary inquiry into Criminal Record. In connection with the proposed Employment of an Applicant, an Employer shall not, at any time until the conclusion of a first interview:

  (1) require the Applicant to disclose whether the Applicant has an Arrest Record or Conviction Record, or otherwise has been accused of a crime;

  (2) conduct a Criminal Record check on the Applicant; or

  (3) inquire of the Applicant or others about whether the Applicant has an Arrest or Conviction record or otherwise has been accused of a crime.

(d) An Employer is prohibited at any time from inquiring into or considering convictions or Conviction Records of any Applicant for Employment where the Sentence of the Applicant was completed:

  (1) for a nonviolent felony, at least five (5) years or sixty (60) months ago; or

  (2) for a misdemeanor, at least thirty (30) months ago.

(e) An employer shall not at any time inquire into or consider arrests of an applicant that did not result in a conviction, except where the result was probation before judgement. In cases that resulted in probation before judgement, such outcomes shall be treated as misdemeanors for the purposes of this Section.

(f) An employer shall not at any time inquire into or consider any arrest or conviction of an applicant for possession of marijuana, cannabis, or cannabis-related materials or paraphernalia, provided any sentence for such crime has been completed, unless it was a conviction that included an intent to distribute.

(g) An employer is prohibited from conducting background checks or investigations that do not conform to the restrictions of this Section.

(h) Retaliation. An Employer shall not:

  (1) retaliate against any person for:

    (A) lawfully opposing any violation of this Subdivision;

    (B) filing a complaint, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Subdivision; or

  (2) obstruct or prevent enforcement or compliance with this Subdivision.

##### Sec. 2-231.05. Employment decisions; rescission of an offer of employment based on criminal record

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.05 (2026)

(a) In making an employment decision based on an Applicant's Arrest Record or Conviction Record, an Employer shall conduct an individualized assessment, considering only specific offenses that may demonstrate unfitness to perform the duties of the position sought by the Applicant, the time elapsed since the specific offenses, and any evidence of inaccuracy in the record.

(b) If an Employer intends to rescind an offer of Employment based on an item or items in the Applicant's Arrest or Conviction Record, before rescinding the offer of employment the Employer shall:

  (1) provide the Applicant with a copy of any Criminal Record report;

  (2) notify the Applicant, in writing, of the intention to rescind the offer of employment and the items that are the basis for the intention to rescind the offer of employment; and

  (3) delay rescinding the offer of employment for seven (7) days to permit the Applicant to give the Employer notice of inaccuracy of an item or items on which the intention to rescind the offer of employment is based. The Applicant must receive in writing from the Employer his or her right under this provision.

(c) If an Employer decides to rescind an offer of employment based on the Arrest Record or Conviction Record of an Applicant, the Employer shall notify the Applicant of the rescission of the offer of employment in writing.

##### Sec. 2-231.06. Exemptions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.06 (2026)

(a) The prohibitions and requirements of this Subdivision shall not apply if the inquiries prohibited by this Subdivision are required or expressly authorized by an applicable Federal, State, or County law or regulation.

(b) The prohibitions and requirements of this Subdivision, with the exception of section 2-231.04(b) of this Subdivision, shall not apply to any County public safety agencies or to positions that, in the judgment of the County, have access to confidential or proprietary business or personal information, money or items of value, or involve emergency management; provided that, any applicant for a civilian or sworn public safety position who discloses prior use of marijuana shall remain eligible to continue in the applicable application process with no immediate delay or removal.

(c) The prohibitions of this Subdivision shall not apply to an employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to minors or Vulnerable Adults.

##### Sec. 2-231.07. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.07 (2026)

(a) The Director shall administer and enforce this Subdivision.

(b) A person aggrieved by an alleged violation of this Subdivision may file a written complaint with the Director pursuant to Subtitle 2, Division 12 of the County Code.

(c) An Employer found in violation of this Act shall be subject to a fine up to the maximum allowed by the County or State law for each violation.

##### Sec. 2-231.08. Reporting

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.08 (2026)

(a) The Agency shall maintain data on the number of complaints filed pursuant to this Subdivision, demographic information on the complainants, the number of investigations it conducts, and the disposition of every complaint and investigation.

(b) The Director shall provide the County Council and County Executive an annual report on the number of complaints and the disposition of every complaint and investigation on or before December 31 beginning fiscal year 2016 and each year thereafter.

#### Subdivision 11. Prohibition of Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking by Contractors

##### Sec. 2-231.09. Definition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.09 (2026)

(a) Contractor means any business or person having a written contract with the County as defined by Section 10A-101(a)(12) of the Prince George's County Code.

##### Sec. 2-231.10. Prohibition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.10 (2026)

During the performance of any contract, no Contractor, through its employees or agents, shall engage in human sex trafficking or human labor trafficking as defined by Section 14-191, Subtitle 14 of the Prince George's County Code.

##### Sec. 2-231.11. Filing a complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.11 (2026)

(a) Filing Complaints. If any person believes that a Contractor or a Contractor's employees or agents does not comply with the prohibitions against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, of the Prince George's County Code, they may file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights.

(b) Complaint Requirement. A complaint under this Section must:

  (1) be filed;

  (2) include the particulars of the alleged violation, the name and address of the Contractor alleged to have committed the violation as set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, of the Prince George's County Code, and

  (3) any other information required by the Office of Human Rights.

(c) Dismissal. If after an investigation by the Office of Human Rights, the Contractor is found to have not been in violation of the prohibitions against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking in, the Office of Human Rights must dismiss the complaint and mail copies of its findings to the Respondent-Contractor, the Complainant, and the Office of Procurement.

(d) Non-Compliance Penalty. If after an investigation by the Office of Human Rights, the Contractor is found to be in violation of the prohibition against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking as set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, the Office of Human Rights shall refer this decision to the Office of Procurement, whereby the Office of Procurement shall initiate suspension and debarment proceedings pursuant to Section 10A-148 and consider any other relief available to the Office of Procurement, including but not limited to, contract termination and breach of contract damages.

(e) Criminal Prosecution. An investigation or finding made by the Office of Human Rights under this Section is not intended to preclude a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution by the State's Attorney's Office or any law enforcement agency.

### Division 13. Public Improvements and Services

#### Sec. 2-232. Public improvements and services; notices

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-232 (2026)

(a) The County shall construct roadways, alleys, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, and storm drainage incident to any construction in the County after a determination that the improvements are necessary and desirable. It is provided, however, that before any such determination is made, the County shall give at least two (2) weeks' notice by letters written to the assessed owners of record of all property proposed to be subject to an assessment for the improvements and mailed to such owners at their addresses as are shown on the assessment records of the County, and also by advertisement, published at least once a week for two (2) successive weeks in three (3) newspapers published in the County, which have a circulation in the area affected.

(b) The letter and advertisement or notice shall state the date on which such determination by a hearing shall be made and give a brief description of the proposed improvements, and warn all owners to appear at a time and place stated in the letter, advertisement or notice, to show cause, if any, why such improvements should be made as proposed.

(c) For private roadways and rights-of-way, except roadways and rights-of-way owned by associations or entities established for condominiums, the Council may, upon petition signed by the owners of all property abutting the front footage affected, make the determination required under Subsection (a) of this Section. Assessments for improvements undertaken pursuant to this Section shall be made in accordance with Section 23-147 of this Code.

#### Sec. 2-232.01. Minority business contracts

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-232.01 (2026)

(a) Minority business firms for the purposes of this Section shall mean a business at least fifty-one percent (51%) of which is owned by minority individuals or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is owned by minority individuals, as defined in Section 10A-101 of this Code.

(b) Except for those contracts the making of which is reserved to the County under the provisions of Article 25A, Section 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, a reasonable percentage of contracts entered into by the County for consultant or construction services or for the manufacture or furnishing of materials, supplies, or equipment in connection with any construction, maintenance, or operation of improvements undertaken by the County pursuant to Subtitle 2 of this Code shall be awarded to minority business firms.

(c) The Director of Central Services for Prince George's County shall develop and engage in a program designed to encourage and assist minority business firms in the County to contract with the County for goods and services. To the extent possible, the program shall include maintaining an accurate and current vendors list; cooperation with other agencies to insure that existing on-the-job training programs are made available to minority business firms; consultation with all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of County Government, the Board of Education, the Prince George's Community College, the Bi-County Agencies, and the several municipalities in Prince George's County to encourage intergovernmental participation; and a continuous outreach program to make minority business firms aware of the opportunities to provide goods and services to the County.

(d) The Director shall periodically review bidding procedures and bonding requirements in order to eliminate any provisions which may result in the imposition of an unfair or discriminatory burden on minority business firms.

#### Sec. 2-233. Adoption of regulations; payment

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-233 (2026)

(a) The Council shall, by proper legislative act, adopt all necessary rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance or operation of the improvements and shall fix the time and manner of payment.

(b) The Council shall have the authority to defer for a period of time, not to exceed five (5) years, the payment of such sums of money on the assessments applicable to the payment of principal. The Council may collect only such sums as may be determined to be interest charges on the principal indebtedness and charges against the property affected.

(c) All special assessments or taxes levied by the Council shall be treated in all respects as County taxes collected by the Director of Finance, and shall have all of the priorities and lien rights of County taxes.

#### Sec. 2-234. Determination of special assessment

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-234 (2026)

(a) Whenever the Council is required to make any special assessment against abutting land for street improvement, whether for the construction of roadways, sidewalks, curbs or gutters and/or storm drainage, any or all of them, and such lot is located at the intersection of two (2) streets, and is what is known as a corner lot, the Council shall have the power to make an assessment for the number of feet in the front of such lot, where the improvement abuts on the front of such lot and in the case the improvement abuts on the side of such a lot, the assessment made for such improvement against the lot shall be for one-half (1/2) of the number of linear feet of the side of the lot, not to exceed a total exemption of fifty (50) linear feet. For the purpose of assessment the short side of such lot shall be considered the front of such lot, and in cases where the two (2) sides are equal, the Council shall determine which is front and which is the side of such lot. Such determination shall be final and conclusive.

(b) In cases of lots, where it be determined to be inequitable to place the entire cost of such improvements upon property abutting; or of lots abutting on more than two (2) streets and of lots of irregular or unusual shape, and in cases of lots abutting on two (2) or more streets where in one (1) or more of such streets, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters or storm drainage and street improvements, or any or all, have been or are about to be constructed under such circumstances as not to subject such lots to a special assessment by the Council, the Council shall have full power and authority to adjust assessments to be made against such lots for the cost of improvements herein authorized abutting such lots to such an amount as shall be just and equitable. The cost of improvements thus exempted may be included in the assessments to be made against the abutting property included in the project. The Council may contribute from the general funds or proceeds of bond issues such sums as in their judgment are just and equitable, and may also receive from a private individual or company and apply to such project such sum or sums of money as might be agreed upon. Such adjustments as may be made by the Council shall be final and conclusive.

(c) Any assessment so proposed shall not be adopted by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise until the Council shall give, in addition to the previous notices hereinbefore mentioned and provided, at least two (2) weeks' notice by letters written to the assessed owners of record of all property proposed to be subject to an assessment for the improvements and mailed to such owners at their addresses as are shown on the assessment records of the County, and also by advertisement, published at least once a week for two (2) successive weeks in one (1) or more newspapers published in the County which has a circulation in the area affected. The letters and advertisement or notice shall state the date on which the assessment is proposed to be made and warning all property owners to appear at a time and place stated in the letter, advertisement or notice, to show cause, if any there be, why the assessment should not be made as proposed.

(d) Any person aggrieved by the action of the Council shall have the right to appeal to the Circuit Court for the County, provided such appeal is taken within thirty (30) days next succeeding the day on which the assessment is made.

#### Sec. 2-235. Surface waters control

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-235 (2026)

The Council when in its judgment it is deemed expedient and necessary, shall construct, maintain and operate a system for the control and disposition of surface waters within the boundaries of the County. For such purpose the Council is given all of the power and authority, including the right to condemn, and the right and authority to negotiate with any public agency and to make contracts with such agencies, including the government of the United States or any bureau or department thereof, provided that a petition requesting such a system is presented to the Council signed by the owners of at least twenty percent (20%) of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area affected.

#### Sec. 2-236. Areas for water control work

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-236 (2026)

The Council, in the exercise of its discretion may define and identify the specific areas in which the construction, maintenance, and operation of the systems described in Section 2-234 shall be put into effect. The Council upon petition, or its own motion, may determine that the creation of the areas is in the interest of public health, welfare, and safety and the areas are in need of a storm water or surface drainage system.

#### Sec. 2-237. Areas for public services

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-237 (2026)

The Council may, upon its own motion, or by referendum if the Council should so determine, establish, within the boundaries of the County, outside the limits of any incorporated town, areas for the purpose of providing street lighting, garbage and trash collection, removal and disposition, street signs, cleaning of streets.

#### Sec. 2-238. Sites for garbage and trash disposal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-238 (2026)

The Council may acquire a site, or sites, as in its discretion is deemed necessary, for the purpose of providing locations and facilities for the disposal of garbage and trash. The Council shall operate the facilities, and contract with any person, corporations or municipalities for the use of such site. The cost of acquiring, maintaining and operating the sites and locations is to be self-liquidating, with a uniform rate to all users.

#### Sec. 2-239. Tax levy for improvements and services

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-239 (2026)

(a) Payment of the costs of the construction, maintenance and operation of surface water or storm drainage systems as provided in Sections 2-235 and 2-236 and for governmental services or municipal functions as defined in Section 2-237, shall be a tax levy against the properties benefited by the improvement and shall be paid for by an ad valorem tax levied against all of the property assessed for County tax purposes within said area.

(b) The Council in addition to the above prescribed method of payment of the costs for governmental services and/or municipal functions, may in its discretion prescribe the method of payment of the costs for the collection of garbage and trash as provided as follows: The Council may levy the costs of the collection and disposition as a tax to be considered as a lien against the property, the same as other County taxes. The basis of the tax shall be the total costs of the services divided by the number of units served in the collection of the garbage and trash.

(c) The Council shall by proper ordinance, adopt all necessary rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance, or operation of the improvements, municipal functions and governmental services, and, shall fix the time and manner of payment. All taxes levied by the Council shall be treated in all respects as County taxes, collected by the Director of Finance, and shall have all the priority and lien rights of County taxes.

#### Sec. 2-240. Drainage costs in a Subdivision

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-240 (2026)

The Council may require any owner or developer of a subdivision or tract of land upon which dwellings, apartments, stores, or other buildings are to be erected to contribute what it deems to be a fair share of the cost of a drainage project before it approves or constructs such project. Such contributions shall be paid in cash before the construction begins or secured to the satisfaction of the Council. The Council may construct any part of an approved drainage project, provided the person or company interested contributed not less than one-half (1/2) of the cost.

#### Sec. 2-241. Borrowing power

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-241 (2026)

(a) The Council, for the purpose of making any of the improvements provided in this Division, or providing the governmental services or municipal functions, or for the maintenance and operation of the facilities, or systems within the defined areas, shall have full power and authority to borrow upon the faith and credit of the County such sum or sums as may be needed for the purposes above mentioned, to fix the maturity or maturities of any such debt, the interest rate or rates, not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, and manner and place of payment, and in each instance to issue its bonds or notes or other evidences of indebtedness for the amount of monies so borrowed.

(b) The bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in groups or series, each such group or series to be appropriately identified with the improvement for which the money is being borrowed. The bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may be sold by the Council from time to time at public sale or by private negotiation, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10 of Article 31 of the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland (1957 Edition), as amended. None of the bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness shall be issued to mature over a longer period than thirty (30) years from the date of issuance, or the probable useful life of the improvements, or undertaking with respect to which they are to be issued. They shall be issued on an annual serial maturity plan so arranged as to correspond as nearly as possible in amounts with the aggregate amounts of special assessments as above provided.

(c) The Council shall, by a proper ordinance in each case, provide for the issuance of the bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness and for the liquidation thereof and the interest thereon by the application of the receipts of the special assessments with respect to which the bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness are issued. The Council shall, also by the ordinance provide, in each case, that in the event the proceeds of the collection of such special assessments are in any year insufficient for the purpose of paying the principal and interest maturities of any such bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness, such deficiency shall be made up by the County from the proceeds of unlimited ad valorem taxes levied upon all assessable property within the corporate limits of the County subject to unlimited taxation thereby.

(d) Any bond issued pursuant to the authority of this Division and the interest payable thereon and the income derived therefrom in the hands of the holders thereof from time to time shall be, and is declared to be, exempt from State, County and municipal taxation of every kind and nature whatsoever in this State.

#### Sec. 2-242. Public hearing; notice

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-242 (2026)

(a) After having made the determination to provide a benefit or improvement set out in Sections 2-235 and 2-237, the Council shall cause a public notice thereof to be published not fewer than four (4) times at not less than weekly intervals in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the area to be affected, briefly and accurately describing the location and the improvement to be provided or function to be performed and the approximate cost thereof. The public notices shall specify a time and place at which a public hearing will be held by the Council. In addition, the Council shall cause to be erected within the area to be affected a sign or signs facing in such a manner so as to be readily seen by the public designating the time, place and purpose of such hearing. The bottom of the sign or signs shall be not less than two and one-half (2-1/2) feet from the ground. The sign or signs shall have a length and width not less than two (2) and three (3) feet, respectively, and shall bear conspicuous lettering in black on a yellow background not less than four (4) inches in height.

(b) The hearing shall be set for not less than fifteen (15) days after the fourth publication. If, after the hearing, the Council determines that the public health and welfare requires said improvement or function it shall proceed therewith by proper ordinance, to construct, operate or maintain the public improvement or function either by contract, publicly advertised or by its own force, or under its own supervision as it deems desirable and more economical.

#### Sec. 2-243. Referendum on improvements; procedure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-243 (2026)

(a) In the case of the improvements provided in Section 2-237, the Council, for a period of two (2) years from June 1, 1957, may proceed only by contract and not by its own force. The effective date for the commencement of the improvements shall be no earlier than the fiftieth (50th) day after the hearing adopting the law. The law in the case of improvements adopted under Section 2-237 shall be ineffective if on or before the fortieth (40th) day after the adoption of the law there shall be presented to the Council or mailed by registered mail, a petition signed by the owners of at least twenty percent (20%) of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area affected requesting a referendum on the question. In such event, the board shall notify the County Board of Supervisors of Elections immediately after receipt of the petition, giving to the Board a full and complete copy of the question to be determined.

(b) The Board of Supervisors shall set a date for the referendum on the question within the area to be affected. The date for the referendum shall be set within sixty (60) days after receipt of the petition and shall permit the giving of at least fifteen (15) days notice thereof. Such notice shall be published by the Board of Supervisors on two (2) occasions at not less than weekly intervals, in three (3) newspapers of general circulation within the area to be affected. They shall specify the time and date of the referendum and the place or places at which it will be held. The County Board of Supervisors of Elections shall conduct and be responsible for the referendum. The Board of Supervisors shall determine from the County registration records of persons within the area proposed to be annexed who are qualified as voters in County elections. From such list, the Board shall conduct the referendum as herein provided.

(c) On the date and at the places specified, the question to be determined shall be submitted to a referendum election of the persons who reside in the area to be affected and who are registered as voters in County elections. The ballots or the voting machines, as the case may be, shall contain a summary of the question with suitable provision for the voter to indicate a choice for or against it. If a majority of the persons voting on the question shall vote in favor of the proposal, it shall become authorized as proposed on the fourteenth (14th) day following the referendum. If not, the proposal shall be void and of no further effect whatsoever.

(d) The County Board of Supervisors of Elections shall promptly notify the Council of the results of the referendum. All expenses incidental to the holding of the referendum shall be charged to and paid by the Council.

#### Sec. 2-244. Special assessments; general funds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-244 (2026)

(a) In assessing the cost for the improvements and facilities herein provided in Section 2-232, the Council shall assess against the abutting property for improvements provided in Section 2-232 on a front foot basis as herein provided and against the real property located in the areas affected for improvements in Sections 2-235 and 2-237 on an ad valorem or unit of service tax basis as herein provided and collect from the owners thereof the entire cost of constructing roadbeds, alleys, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, and street improvements, including the cost of street and public alley intersections and systems for the disposition of surface waters.

(b) All construction costs, excavation costs, cost of preparation of preliminary plans, advertising for bids, engineering fees, attorney fees, operation costs, and all other costs, including administration and collection costs of the assessments to be levied. At no time shall the Council expend general funds or allocate money received from the State, or any other agency, in the carrying out of the powers of this Division except as hereinbefore provided. In the event in any one year the ad valorem tax or special assessment or unit of service tax levied is insufficient for the purpose of paying the principal and interest maturities of any bonds, notes, or certificates of indebtedness issued under the provisions of Section 2-241 and general funds are used, then, and in that event, the following year the ad valorem tax or special assessment or unit of service tax levied shall be increased in the area served to the extent necessary to reimburse the general funds used the previous year.

#### Sec. 2-245. Area later incorporated

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-245 (2026)

Any area which becomes subject to any special assessment provided in this Division, which area subsequently through annexation or incorporation is taken into and becomes a part of a municipality, or becomes a municipality, in accordance with the provisions of existing law shall continue to be subject to any taxes or assessments levied under this Division until such time as the improvements for which the assessment was levied are paid for.

#### Sec. 2-246. Property taken for construction of public streets; procedures

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-246 (2026)

(a) Upon the adoption by the legal and qualified voters of this State of the amendment to Article III of the Constitution of this State relating to eminent domain, in addition to powers and authority heretofore granted, the Council shall enter upon and take possession of such property and rights of way, to include lands improved by an occupied dwelling but not the occupied dwelling building nor an area under and about the building demarcated by a line circumscribed at a distance from the improvement itself equal to the front set back line for the extant zoning classification as the Council may deem necessary, and proceed with road construction. The Council shall first pay to the owner or into court to the use of the person entitled thereto, such sums as the Council estimates to be the fair value of the land and improvements taken and damage done, if any.

(b) The Council's estimate of fair value shall not be less than the appraised value of the property being taken as evaluated by at least one (1) qualified appraiser whose qualifications have been accepted by the Circuit Court of the County. If the sum is paid into Court the property owner upon written request to the Clerk of the Court, shall be entitled to receive the sum without prejudice to any rights if the property owner agrees to pay back to the Council the difference between the sum and the final award, if the final award is less than the sum paid into Court. The payment, however, shall in no way limit the amount to be allowed under subsequent condemnation proceedings. The Council shall pay to the owner of such property and rights of way any further sum that may subsequently be finally awarded in a subsequent condemnation proceeding.

(c) Within sixty (60) days after the completion of the construction of such road, if the Council and the owner of such land are unable to agree as to compensation and damages, if any, caused thereby, the Council shall institute condemnation proceedings in the manner prescribed by law. The owner at any time subsequent to the payment of such sum into Court may request in writing to the Council that such condemnation proceedings be instituted. In such case it shall be the duty of the Council within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice to institute such proceedings and the duty of the Court to hear and determine such proceedings as soon thereafter as practicable.

### Division 14. Prevailing Hours and Wage Rates on Public Workers

#### Sec. 2-247. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-247 (2026)

(a) Apprentice means a person at least sixteen (16) years of age who has entered into a written agreement with an employer or his agent, an association of employers or an organization of employees, or a joint committee representing both, which states the trade, craft, or occupation which the apprentice is to be taught and the time at which the apprenticeship begins and ends, and who is registered in a program of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council or the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. Department of Labor.

(b) Board means the Wage Determination Board.

(c) Construction includes all construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement, painting and decorating, alteration, demolition, maintenance, rehabbing, resurfacing, pavement milling, mechanical systems service contracts or repair.

(d) Locality means Prince George's County, Maryland.

(e) Mechanical Systems Service Contracts means a contract for service of the following systems:

  (1) HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and cooling/air conditioning equipment; HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and cooling/air conditioning equipment; or

  (2) refrigeration systems; or

  (3) plumbing systems, including pipes, tanks, fittings, and other elements that control the water and gas supply, heating, and sanitation of a building; or

  (4) electrical systems, including any electrical power and overhead and underground lines, poles, transformers, and other related equipment; or

  (5) elevator systems, including escalators, moving walkways, and other related conveyances.

(f) Prevailing hourly rate of wages, prevailing hourly wage rate, prevailing rate of wages, prevailing wage rate, prevailing hourly wage, prevailing wage, rate of wages, and wage rates include:

  (1) The basic hourly rate of pay; and

  (2) The amount of:

    (A) The rate of contribution irrevocably made by a contractor, subcontractor, or third person pursuant to a fund, plan, or program which provides for medical, surgical, or hospital care or benefits or pensions on retirement, disability, or death, including any profit sharing plan which provides benefits at or after retirement, compensation for injuries or illness resulting from occupational activity, or insurance to provide any of the foregoing; for unemployment benefits, life insurance, or accident insurance; for vacation and holiday pay; for defraying costs of apprenticeship or other similar programs; or for other bona fide fringe benefits, but only if the contractor is not required by Federal, State, or local law to provide any of such benefits; and

    (B) The rate of costs to the contractor or subcontractor which may be reasonably anticipated in providing the fringe benefits specified in paragraph (2)(A) to workmen and apprentices pursuant to an enforceable commitment to carry out a financially responsible plan or program which is communicated in writing to the workmen and apprentices affected.

(g) Public body means Prince George's County or any department, officer, board, commission, or agency of the County.

(h) Public funds means any funds directly appropriated by the County.

(i) Public works includes all buildings, bridges, dams, airports, highways, tunnels, roads, streets, alleys, ditches, sewers, sewage disposal plants, waterworks, land clearing, and excavation and all other structures or works, constructed for public use or benefit or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds, except work done by any public utility company subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission or other public authority, whether or not done under public supervision or direction or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds, unless let to contract. Public works also includes a mechanical systems service contract with a contract value in excess of the threshold amount codified at 41 U.S.C. 6702(A)(2), the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended.

(j) Workman means laborer, workman, and mechanic. High School students registered in work study programs approved by the Prince George's County Board of Education are exempt from the provisions of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-248. Wage Determination Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-248 (2026)

(a) There is hereby established a Wage Determination Board which shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed in the following manner: two (2) from management in the building and construction industry; two (2) from labor organizations representing employees in said industry; and one (1) representative of the general public. All members shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council. The public member of the Board shall act as Chairman of the Board.

(b) The Board shall have the functions and duties set forth in this Division. On or before the first day of January each year, the Board shall submit to the County Executive and the County Council an annual report covering its activities under this Division for the preceding calendar year, including recommendations and including full information as to the operation of the Division and other information and data it deems desirable in connection with prevailing hourly wage rates.

(c) The Board may call upon agencies of the State and other local governments for statistical data, reports, and other information which will assist the Board in the performance of its duties.

(d) Appointed members of the Board shall serve terms of three (3) years except as hereinafter provided and shall be eligible for reappointment. Of the members first appointed, the one selected from the general public shall serve a term of two (2) years; one (1) management member and one (1) labor member shall serve a term of one (1) year each; and the other two (2) shall serve a term of three (3) years each. Any vacancies occurring in any term shall be filled by appointment of the County Executive as set forth in Section 2-248(a) above.

(e) The Board may employ persons to assist it in the performance of its duties to the extent that money is appropriated in the budget.

#### Sec. 2-249. Determination of prevailing wage rate

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-249 (2026)

(a) The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt, establish, repeal, modify, change or amend, from time to time, schedules of prevailing hourly rates of wages to be paid to workmen and apprentices employed on public works, as defined in Section 2-247(g), and service contract employees pursuant to Section 10A-144; provided, however, that the schedules of prevailing hourly rate of wages so established, shall be reviewed by the Board at least once every year and shall be revised to conform to the prevailing hourly rate of wages in the locality. Such schedules of prevailing hourly rate of wages, including the prevailing rate of wages for overtime work, shall be not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages being paid to workmen and apprentices for work of the same or similar character in the locality; provided, however, that in no event shall the prevailing rate of wages for overtime work be less than time and a half the basic hourly rate of pay for straight time. If there is not a sufficient number of competent workmen engaged in work of the same or similar character within the locality, the Board may use the nearest established location from which such workmen may be obtained in sufficient numbers to perform the work to make the determination. The Board shall give public notice of all determinations of prevailing wage rates pursuant to this Section by publishing the schedules of prevailing hourly rates of wages so established in newspapers of record; By simultaneously posting the schedule of prevailing wages on the landing page of its official webpage; and by mailing U.S. First Class Mail or electronic mail of all determinations of prevailing wage rates made pursuant to this Section to any labor organizations which request the Board to do so. The public body shall specify in the call for bids for every contract what is the prevailing hourly rate of wages, including the prevailing rate of wages for overtime work in the locality for the various classifications of workmen and apprentices needed to execute the contract; and such schedules of the prevailing hourly rate of wages shall be attached to and made a part of the contract for the work.

(b) It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workmen and apprentices employed by them in the execution of the contract. The public body awarding the contract shall cause to be inserted in the contract a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages shall be paid to all workmen and apprentices performing work under the contract and require best efforts to employ County residents, as defined in Subtitle 10A-101, to work at least 25% of the work hours to complete the contract for construction. It shall also require in all the contractor's bonds that the contractor include such provisions as will guarantee the faithful performance of the prevailing hourly wage clause as provided by contract.

(c) Nothing in this Division shall be construed to prohibit the payment to any workman or apprentice employed on any public work of more than the prevailing rate of wages. Nothing in this Division shall be construed to limit the hours of work which may be performed by any workman or apprentice in any particular period of time.

(d) The provisions of the Division shall not apply to public works if the federal government or any of its agencies furnishes by loan or grant all or any part of the funds used in the construction of such public works, provided the public works require a prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor. If only a portion of a particular public work or public works requires a prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor, the provisions of this Division shall apply to the remainder of said public work or public works. In the event that the provisions of the federal Davis-Bacon Act are suspended as authorized by Section 6 of said Act, then the County Executive may suspend the provisions of this Division during the period of such suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act with respect to any public work or public works upon which the United States Secretary of Labor would have been required to make a prevailing wage determination; and, if so suspended by the County Executive, the provisions of this Division shall not be applicable to such public work or public works; provided that if only a portion of a particular public work or public works requires a prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor, the County Executive may suspend the provisions of this Division with respect to that portion only or with respect to the entire particular public work or public works in his discretion.

(e) In determining such rates, the Board shall ascertain and consider the applicable wage rates established by collective bargaining agreements and such rates as may have been predetermined for federal and Maryland State public works, within the locality and in the nearest labor market area. Where such rates do not constitute the rates actually prevailing in the locality, the Board shall obtain and consider further data from the labor organizations and employers or employer associations concerned, including the recognized collective bargaining representatives for the particular craft, classification or type of work involved. The rate fixed for each craft, classification or type of work shall be not less than the prevailing rate paid in such craft, classification or type of work.

#### Sec. 2-250. Reconsideration of wage rate determination

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-250 (2026)

(a) Any employer or group of employers engaged in public works construction, any labor organization which is the representative of any classification of workmen, or any agency of the public body which authorizes public work within ten (10) days after notice of the determination of any prevailing wage rate or rates pursuant to Section 2-249(a) hereof, may file with the Board a verified petition, which sets forth the facts upon which it is based, to reconsider the determination of such prevailing wage rate or rates. The Board, upon notice to the petitioner, those agencies of the public body which authorize public work, and the recognized collective bargaining representatives for the particular classifications involved, and also to all persons entitled to receive notice pursuant to Section 2-249(a) hereof, shall institute an investigation and hold a public hearing within twenty (20) days after the filing of such petition. The Board, at its discretion, may hear each petition separately or consolidate for hearing any two (2) or more petitions. At the hearing, the Board shall introduce in evidence the investigation it instituted and the other facts which were considered at the time of the original determination which formed the basis for its determination. The Board or any interested parties thereafter may introduce any evidence that is material to the issues. Within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall make a determination and transmit it, in writing, to the agencies of the public body which authorize public work and to the interested parties. Such determination shall be final.

(b) Upon receipt by any agency of the public body which authorizes public work of the notice of the filing of a petition, such agency shall extend the closing date for the submission of bids on any pending contract until five (5) days after the determination of the prevailing wage rates pursuant to this Section and the publication of such findings.

#### Sec. 2-251. Payment of prevailing wages

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-251 (2026)

(a) Not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages for work of the same or a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed and not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages for overtime work shall be paid to all workmen and apprentices employed on public works. Workmen and apprentices employed by contractors and subcontractors in the execution of any contract for public work are deemed to be employed on public work. Employees of a public body are deemed not to be employed on public work.

(b) No person, firm, or corporation shall violate the wage provisions of any contract contemplated herein or suffer, or require any employee to work for less than the rate of wages so fixed, or violate any of the provisions contained herein. Where workmen or apprentices are employed and their rate of wages has been determined as provided herein, no person, either for himself or any other person, shall request or demand either before or after the workman is engaged, that the workman pay back, return, donate, contribute, or give any part or all of the workman's wages, salary, or thing of value, to any person, upon the statement, representation, or understanding that failure to comply with the request or demand will prevent the workman from procuring or retaining employment; and no person, directly or indirectly, shall pay, request, or authorize any other person to violate this Section.

(c) All contractors and subcontractors required herein to pay not less than the prevailing rate of wages shall make full payment of such wages unconditionally and without subsequent rebate and without any deduction for food, sleeping accommodations, transportation, use of small tools, or any other thing of any kind or description, except deductions which must be made by law or which are required or permitted by collective bargaining agreements between a bona fide labor organization and the contractor or subcontractor. This paragraph does not apply if the employer and employee enter into an agreement in writing at the beginning of any term of employment covering deductions for food, sleeping accommodations, or other similar items, provided the agreement is submitted by the employer to the public body awarding the contract and is approved by the public body as fair and reasonable.

(d) If any workman or apprentice is paid less than the compensation to which he is entitled hereunder, the contractor shall make restitution to the affected employee for the amount due within five (5) working days after notice thereof by the public body or employee and shall thereafter be liable to the public body for liquidated damages at the rate of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day for each employee so underpaid. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation.

#### Sec. 2-252. Payrolls and basic records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-252 (2026)

(a) A copy of the prevailing hourly rate of wages shall be kept posted by the contractor at the site of the work in a prominent place where it can easily be seen and read by the workers. In the event a copy of such prevailing hourly rate of wages shall not be so posted, the contractor may be liable to the public body for liquidated damages at the rate of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day for each day on which the rates are not posted. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation.

(b) Payroll records shall be maintained in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Board. The records required to be kept shall be open to inspection by any authorized representative of the public body or the Board at any reasonable time and as often as necessary.

(c) The contractor shall submit two (2) complete copies of payroll records and the payroll records of each of his subcontractors, in a form prescribed by regulations established by the Board, one (1) copy to be sent to the agency of the public body which authorized the public work, the other to the Board, where they will be available for inspection by the public during regular business hours. The contractor shall be responsible for the submission of all subcontractors' payroll records covering work performed directly at the work site. Each copy of the payroll records shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the contractor or the subcontractor, as the case may be, indicating that the payroll records are correct, that the wage rates contained therein are not less than those established by the Board as set forth in the contract, that the classification set forth for each workman or apprentice conforms with the work he performed, and that the contractor or the subcontractor, as the case may be, has complied with the provisions of this Division.

(d) If the contractor is delinquent in submitting his or any of his subcontractors' payroll records which shall be submitted within fourteen (14) working days after the end of each payroll period, processing of partial payment estimates may be held in abeyance pending receipt of the payroll records. In addition, if the contractor is delinquent in submitting his or any of his subcontractors' payroll records, the contractor shall be liable to the public body for liquidated damages in the amount of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each calendar day that the payroll records are late.

#### Sec. 2-253. Hours of work

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253 (2026)

Eight (8) hours shall constitute a regular day's work for all workmen and apprentices employed on public works. Work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day, work in excess of forty (40) hours in any calendar week exclusive of overtime and work performed on Sundays and legal holidays, as recognized by Prince George's County, shall constitute overtime work.

#### Sec. 2-253.01. Use of competent workmen and apprentices

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.01 (2026)

(a) On any public works to which this Division applies, only competent workmen and apprentices of the trades, crafts, and occupations shall be employed by the contractor and all subcontractors on the public works, provided that the use of apprentices and the ratio of journeymen to apprentices for each craft involved, shall conform to the apprenticeship programs approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training of the U.S. Department of Labor, and as registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship Council, Department of Labor and Industry.

(b) Nothing in this Division prevents the employment of laborers to perform work not ordinarily performed by a skilled mechanic or his apprentice of the trade, craft, or occupation, but no person receiving a rate of pay which is the prevailing rate of wages for skilled mechanic or apprentice of such trade, craft, or occupation.

(c) Where a laborer performs the work ordinarily performed by any skilled mechanic or his apprentice, he shall be paid for the entire time he has performed such work at the rate of wages applicable to a skilled mechanic; and in the event of such underpayment, restitution shall be made by the contractor to said employee within five (5) working days after notice by the public body or employee, and thereafter, the contractor may be liable to the public body for liquidated damages in an amount not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day for each such violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation.

#### Sec. 2-253.02. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.02 (2026)

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the agency awarding the contract to promptly examine all weekly project payrolls submitted by contractors and subcontractors working upon the job site for compliance with the provisions of this Division and the regulations promulgated in pursuance thereof and to report any irregularities to the Board that the employer has failed to correct.

(b) The Board shall determine whether there has been compliance with the provisions of this Division and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and contained in the contract. The contractor and subcontractors shall permit representatives or designees of the Board to observe work being performed upon the work site, to interview employees and to examine the books and records relating to the payrolls on the project to determine the correctness of classifications, ratios of apprentices to journeymen and payment of proper regular and overtime rates as required. Complaints of alleged violations shall be investigated promptly and statements, written or oral, made by an employee shall be treated as confidential and shall not be disclosed to his employer without the consent of the employee.

(c) If the Board determines that any of the provisions of this Division may have been violated, the Board shall immediately notify the public body interested, which shall withhold payment on account thereof, due the contractor or the subcontractor constructing said public works in an amount sufficient:

  (1) To pay the workmen and apprentices employed by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the provisions of this Division; and

  (2) To satisfy any liability of any contractor for liquidated damages as provided herein, pending a final determination.

(d) Within thirty (30) days after an investigation has been completed, the Board shall advise in writing the interested contractors or subcontractors of its findings and their right to a hearing with respect to the matters complained of. The Board in such a hearing shall be deemed to be acting in a quasi-judicial capacity and shall have the right to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. The hearing shall be expeditiously conducted, and upon such hearing, the Board shall determine the issues thereon and shall make and file an order in its office stating such determination and forthwith serve a copy of such order, together with notice of filing, upon the public body interested, and the parties to such proceeding, either personally or by mail.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary herein, the Board shall have the authority to make the final determination as to the amount of restitution and may assess liquidated damages for violations of the provisions of this Division if it deems proper to do so under the circumstances. In assessing liquidated damages, the Board shall consider the employers reasons for violation.

  (1) Where the violation was due to indifference, poor bookkeeping practices, nonfeasance or negligence, the Board shall assess the maximum assessment provided therefore in this Division.

  (2) Where the employer asserts, prior to or within five (5) working days after notice of violation, a reasonable legal basis for his position, the Board shall not assess any damages.

  (3) In all other cases, the Board shall weigh the reasons and legal arguments advanced by the employer and assess the damages in accordance to the degree of justification given for the violation.

(f) Upon the entry and service of the Board order, the public body shall pay to the workmen and apprentices the full amount of wages due and shall satisfy the liquidated damages, as determined by the Board, from the monies due the contractor and subcontractor.

(g) It shall be lawful for any contractor to withhold from any subcontractor under him sufficient sums to cover any amounts of money withheld from him pursuant to this Section by the awarding body on account of said subcontractor's failure to comply with the provisions of this Division, and if payment has already been made to him, the contractor may recover said sums from him in a suit at law.

(h) Following investigation as provided herein, the Board shall file with the County Purchasing Agent a list of the contractors and subcontractors whom it finds have willfully violated this Division, and such contractors or subcontractors shall be prohibited from contracting directly or indirectly with any public body for the construction of any public works or from performing any work on the same as a contractor or subcontractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the list is filed with the County Purchasing Agent. No public body shall award a contract for a public works to any such contractor or subcontractor during the one (1) year period. The filing of the list with the County Purchasing Agent shall be notice to all public bodies and their officers, officials, members, agents and representatives.

#### Sec. 2-253.03. Right of action for wages

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.03 (2026)

Any workman or apprentice employed by the contractor or any subcontractor who is paid less than the stipulated prevailing hourly wage rates for work done under the contract shall have a right of action to recover the difference between the amounts so paid and the wage rates provided by the contract, and an action brought to recover same shall be deemed to be a suit for wages, and any and all judgments entered therein shall have the same force and effect as other judgments for wages. It shall not be a defense to such an action that the underpayments were received by said workman or apprentice without protests, either oral or in writing, against the amount thereof, and the lack or failure of protest shall not be a bar to recovery of the difference between the amounts paid and the wage rates provided by the contract.

#### Sec. 2-253.04. Rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.04 (2026)

The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to make any and all rules and regulations from time to time that may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-253.05. Suspension of provisions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.05 (2026)

In the event of an emergency, the County Executive is hereby authorized, by Executive Order, to suspend the provisions of this Division, in whole or in part. The meaning of the word emergency as used herein means a pressing necessity or any event or combination of circumstances in the administration of provisions of this Division, which calls for immediate action or remedy in order to protect or advance the interests of the County government. Any such Executive Order shall clearly and specifically describe the nature of the alleged emergency. For any such Executive Order to become effective, it shall be submitted by the County Executive to the County Council for approval thereof. If the County Council fails to take final action on any such Executive Order within seven (7) calendar days after the date of receipt thereof from the County Executive, then such Executive Order shall stand approved.

### Division 14A. Building Contractor's License

#### Sec. 2-253.06. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.06 (2026)

(a) Building Contractor. The term "building contractor" shall mean any person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation, or other organization or combination thereof that for a fixed price, commission, fee, or percentage accepts or offers to accept, orders or contracts for performing or superintending the building or construction of any building or structure that is designed to be used as a residence or dwelling, or who constructs for sale any new building or structure for occupancy as a residence or dwelling.

(b) Director. The term "Director" shall mean the Director of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement.

(c) Fraudulent Advertising. The term "fraudulent advertising" shall mean advertising of any oral or written means which purports to provide facilities for the use of a new home, to include tennis courts, swimming pools, golf courses, stables, and any other recreational uses which may induce an individual or individuals to purchase a new home and further that such facilities are not actually provided within one year after time of purchase or at such time as specified in the advertisement.

(d) New Home Warranty. The term "new home warranty" shall mean a series of written promises made by a building contractor against defects in materials and workmanship which meets the requirements of the Title 10, Subtitle 6, Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended from time to time.

(e) Person. The term "person" shall include any person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association, or other organization or combination thereof.

#### Sec. 2-253.07. Registration and license required

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.07 (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a building contractor as defined herein within Prince George's County without first being registered and having a license issued as provided in this Division.

#### Sec. 2-253.08. Board of registration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.08 (2026)

(a) A board of registration for building contractors is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to Council confirmation pursuant to the Charter. Three (3) members of the board shall be members of a recognized association of home builders. Three (3) members shall not have an active interest in the building and construction field. One member shall be a representative of the County Council. At least four (4) of the appointments, including the three (3) non-industry members and the Council representative, shall be selected from a list of persons submitted by the County Council.

(b) The members of the first board shall be appointed for the following terms: two (2) members for one (1) year, two (2) members for two (2) years and one (1) member for three (3) years. On the expiration of the term of any member, the Executive shall appoint or reappoint members for terms of two (2) years. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of his term or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified.

(c) Each member of the board shall be a resident of Prince George's County. The Director or his designated agent shall serve as an ex officio member of the board.

(d) The board shall elect from its members a chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The chairman shall be selected from among the members without an active interest in the building and construction field. In exercising its powers and duties under this Division, not less than four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and meetings. All decisions of the board shall be in written form with findings. For assistance in reaching decisions, the board may request technical assistance, advice, data, or factual evidence from the County or other governmental agency. The board shall submit to the Executive an annual report of its proceedings.

(e) There may be appointed and assigned to the board such employees, and the County Executive shall make available to the board such services and facilities of the County, as are necessary or appropriate for the proper performance of its duties as determined by the Executive, and the County Attorney shall serve as counsel to the board.

#### Sec. 2-253.09. Application; fee; qualifications

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.09 (2026)

(a) The Director shall maintain a register for the board of all applicants for licenses and all licensees, in such form as the board shall require.

(b) Any person desiring to be licensed as a building contractor in Prince George's County shall make and file with the Director a written application on a form approved by the board. Each application shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website. The applicant shall furnish information which shall remain confidential for use of the board only as to the application's character references and financial responsibility, such responsibility may be shown by one or more of the following: Bank business reference and past record with lending institutions, financial statements, credit rating from an independent credit rating institution, bond, or other evidence of financial responsibility which the board exercise its expertise in the building field may find sufficient. The bond to be used to satisfy the requirement of financial responsibility shall be as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website. The bond shall be conditioned that the licensee shall perform all work done by the applicant in the County in accordance with the Building Code and law of the County and State. The County or any person damaged by failure of the licensee to comply with such Code and laws may proceed against such bond in any court of competent jurisdiction. The bonding provision may be satisfied if the applicant has obtained a bond as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website, in connection with an organized program approved by the board which provides the same protection to the public set forth herein.

(c) The applicant shall also furnish information as to the applicant's experience and/or training and education, or the experience and/or training and education of the applicant's associates, construction superintendent, or other principal employee or employees in the building trade, as the board shall require. With the exception of those contractors who build exclusively rental multifamily dwellings, all applicants shall provide evidence, satisfactory to the board, of participation in a new home warranty security plan which meets the requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 6, Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended from time to time. Any license issued for building rental multifamily dwellings exclusively shall be identified in a manner acceptable to the Director.

(d) Before the issuance of a license, the Director shall ascertain from official sources the applicant's record of compliance with the laws of the State of Maryland and Prince George's County. The board may request further information from the Director or other sources, make independent investigations and conduct examination of the applicant, at its discretion. On the basis of the foregoing, it shall be the board's duty, within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the board meeting next following the date the application is received, unless the time is extended for good cause, to certify to the Director whether the applicant and the applicant's organization are qualified to comply with the building code and laws of the County and State, to perform fully the applicant's building contracts, and should be licensed, and to notify the applicant. Before denying the issuance of a license, the board shall afford the applicant an opportunity for a hearing to show cause why the applicant's application should not be denied. The board shall give such applicant at least ten (10) days notice in writing of such hearing by personal service or by certified mail to the last address on file with this board and such notice shall state the intended grounds of denial. In no case shall denial of certification be unreasonable and a denial shall be in writing stating the reason, and shall be personally served or mailed by certified mail to the address on the application. Any denial may be appealed to the Circuit Court for Prince George's County by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Court within the time period specified in the Court rules for appeals from administrative agency.

#### Sec. 2-253.10. Issuance; fee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.10 (2026)

The Director shall issue a license to applicants who have paid their license fee and have been certified by the board of registration.

#### Sec. 2-253.11. Term of licenses; renewals

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.11 (2026)

Licenses issued under this Division shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon application to the Director. Applicants for renewal shall pay to the County at the time of filing such application fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website.

#### Sec. 2-253.12. Display; duplicates

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.12 (2026)

Holders of licenses issued under this Division shall display the same in a prominent place at their place of business and, upon demand, shall give the number of the license to any person who shall demand the same. If any license is lost, defaced or destroyed, the licensee may obtain a duplicate upon application to the Director and payment of a fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website.

#### Sec. 2-253.13. Renewal; revocation or suspension of license

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.13 (2026)

The board shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee who shall be found guilty of any one or more of the following acts or omissions:

(a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license.

(b) Abiding, abetting or knowingly combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person with the intent to evade the provisions of this Division.

(c) Willful and deliberate violation of the building code and laws of the County or State of Maryland.

(d) Abandonment or willful failure to perform, without justification, any contract for construction of a building or structure that is designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place; or willful deviation from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect without consent of the owner.

(e) Failure in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this Division and other laws and to correct promptly upon notice any failure to comply with the building code or laws of the County and State.

(f) Diversion of funds or property received for a specified purpose in the prosecution or completion of any construction project, or operation and their application or use for any other project or operation, obligation or purpose with intent to defraud or deceive creditors or the owners.

(g) Upon finding by the board that the licensee lacks good moral character or is not financially responsible.

In matters dealing with complaints of defects in construction, the Director will investigate said complaints, and, if the complaints are found to be justified in the opinion of the Director, shall give the licensee one (1) month to correct said defects or until the weather, season, or availability of parts permits correction. Failure to correct such defects shall be reported to the board, which board shall have the power to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license upon a finding that a major structural defect or irregularity is involved. Determination of such defect or irregularity shall be based upon the common usages and practices in the building industry within the County.

Before revoking, suspending or refusing to renew any license, the board shall afford the licensee an opportunity for hearing to show cause why his license should not be revoked, suspended or the renewal thereof refused. The board shall give such licensee at least ten (10) days notice in writing of such hearing by personal service or by certified mail to the last address on file with the board and such notice shall state the complaint and violation. Any person aggrieved by any action of the board may appeal to the Circuit Court of Prince George's County by filing a notice of such appeal with the Clerk of the Court within the time period specified in the court rules for appeals from administrative agency.

(h) Upon a finding by the board that the licensee or his authorized agent is guilty of fraudulent advertisement and has unreasonably failed to supply the facilities advertised.

#### Sec. 2-253.14. Administration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.14 (2026)

This Division shall be administered by the Director.

#### Sec. 2-253.15. Permits

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.15 (2026)

Building permits for a residence or dwelling (except under Section 2-253.16.) shall not be issued to any person except a duly licensed building contractor or his duly authorized agents under the provisions of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-253.16. Applicability

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.16 (2026)

(a) The provisions of this Division shall apply only to construction work within the purview of the building code and laws of the County and the State. Fees paid shall not be refunded for any reason.

(b) A license shall not be required for a person who constructs or builds a building or structure that is designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place for his own or immediate family's use provided such person appears before the board and demonstrates to the board that such contract is for his own use or that of his immediate family. In making the determination, the board shall consider matters such as ownership of the land, length of time land was owned, financial arrangements, as well as other matters which the board determines from their expertise in the building field. Such person shall sign a statement that said work or construction for which the permit is sought will be done for himself or his immediate family. Any person who signs such statement in order to evade the provisions of this Division requiring construction by a licensed contractor, or any person who performs work as a building contractor as defined herein without a license shall be in violation of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-253.17. Compliance with building code

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.17 (2026)

Nothing in this Division shall be construed to exempt any construction work in the County from complying with the requirements of the building code.

#### Sec. 2-253.18. Violations and penalty

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.18 (2026)

Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Division by doing business within the County as a building contractor as defined herein without a license or after a license shall have been suspended or revoked shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both.

#### Sec. 2-253.19 through 2-253.49. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-253.19–2-253.49 (2026)

### Division 14B. Master Electrician, Limited, and Electrical Contractor, Limited Licenses

#### Sec. 2-253.50. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.50 (2026)

(a) For the purposes of this Division, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings given herein:

  (1) Associate Master Limited means a person licensed under this Division as a Limited Master and who acts as an additional Master Limited to a licensed Limited Contractor and who holds the same type of limited license as the contractor and who personally supervises, directs, and assures work of a limited type (such as, but not limited to, burglar holdup alarms, communications, elevators, gas pumps, heating and air conditioning, remote control signaling, signs, or x-rays) meets the minimum code requirements.

  (2) Board means the Board of Registration for Master Electricians, Limited, and Electrical Contractors, Limited.

  (3) Department means the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement.

  (4) Director means the Director of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement or the Director's designee.

  (5) Electrical Contractor, Limited means a person licensed under this Division to engage in the business of contracting to perform electrical work of a limited type (such as, but not limited to, burglar and holdup alarms, communications, elevators, gas pumps, heating and air conditioning, remote control, signaling, signs, or x-rays), which may be a part of an occupation or business licensed or regulated by the County Code or State law, or as an incidental part of a business or occupation for which the Board has determined the licensee's knowledge.

  (6) Electrical Subcontractor, Limited means an Electrical Contractor licensed under this Division that engages in the business of subcontracting to perform electrical work of a limited type, such as, but not limited to, burglar and holdup alarms, communications, elevators, gas pumps, heating and air conditioning, remote control, signaling, signs or x-rays, which may be a part of an occupation or business licensed or regulated by the County Code or State law, or as an incidental part of a business or occupation for which the Board has determined the licensee's knowledge.

  (7) Electrical work means the installation, erection, or repair of:

    (A) Electrical wires or conductors to be used for the transmission of electric power for communications, electric light, heat, or other power-consuming purposes;

    (B) Moldings, ducts, raceways, or other conduits for the reception or protection of such wires or conductors; or

    (C) Any electrical machinery, fixed appliance, or other device, fixture, or associated hardware to be used for communications, light, heat, or other power-consuming purposes if directly connected to the power supply by a permanent connection.

  (8) Inactive License means a Master Limited Electrician's license when the licensee has ceased working the trade but desires to preserve the right to become active again without taking the examination by making application for such license and by paying the biennial renewal fees. Reactivation of license requires payment of normal licensee fee as prescribed in Section 2-253.55(c).

  (9) Master Electrician, Limited means a person licensed under this Division who is principally employed by the Electrical Contractor Limited he represents and who personally supervises, directs, and assures the work of a limited type (such as, but not limited to, burglar and holdup alarms, communications, elevators, gas pumps, heating and air conditioning, remote control signaling, signs, or x-rays), which meets minimum Code requirements.

  (10) Telegraph Company means any public service company which owns or leases telephone lines for the reception, transmission, or communication of messages by telegraph, or which lets, licenses, or sells telegraphic communications.

#### Sec. 2-253.51. Licenses required; violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.51 (2026)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business or act in the capacity of an Electrical Contractor, Limited, or Electrical Subcontractor, Limited, in Prince George's County without obtaining and maintaining a valid license issued under this Division, and employing a Master Electrician, Limited, as appropriate.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a Master Electrician, Limited, without obtaining and maintaining a valid license issued under this Division.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this Division as an Electrical Contractor, Limited, to contract to perform electrical work of any type not included in their license.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a Master Electrician, Limited, to engage in the business of supervising, directing, or performing electrical work of any type not authorized by their license.

(e) Any person who violates any provision of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both.

#### Sec. 2-253.52. Board of Registration for Master Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, Electrical Contractors, and Electrical Subcontractors

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.52 (2026)

(a) A Board of Registration for Master Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, and Electrical Contractors is hereby created. The Board shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The Board shall include two (2) members who are Master Electricians, one (1) member who is an Electrical Contractor, and two (2) members of the public with no pecuniary interest in any business engaged in electrical work or related fields.

(b) Upon the expiration of the term of any member, the County Executive shall appoint or reappoint members, subject to confirmation by the Council, for terms of two (2) years. At the time of the appointment, the County Executive shall designate the Chairman of the Board, who shall be one of the public members. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of his term or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified.

(c) Each member of the Board shall be a resident of Prince George's County. The Director or the Director's designated agent shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board.

(d) The Board shall elect from its members a Vice-Chairman and Secretary. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and meetings. Not less than three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. All decisions of the Board shall be in writing and shall include all findings made by the Board. For assistance in reaching decisions, the Board may request technical assistance, advice, data or factual evidence from the Department or other governmental agency. The Board shall submit to the County Executive an annual report of its proceedings.

(e) The Board shall hear and determine all appeals from decisions of the Chief Electrical Inspector. The Board may, in conformance with the law, reverse, affirm or modify, wholly or in part, any decision from which an appeal is taken.

(f) The Director shall make available to the Board such services and facilities as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties. The Office of Law shall provide legal counsel to the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules of procedure for the conduct of hearings. The rules of procedure shall be subject to the approval of the County Executive.

#### Sec. 2-253.53. License application procedure; requirements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.53 (2026)

(a) The Director shall maintain a register for the Board of all applicants for electrical licenses in such form as the Board shall require.

(b) Any person desiring to be licensed as an Electrical Contractor, Limited, or Electrical Subcontractor, Limited, shall make and file with the Director an electronic application approved by the Board, together with a nonrefundable application fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees in Subtitle 2, Division 14C, Section 2-253.63, and a copy of a current Maryland Construction Firm license where insurance of not less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence, and required by State law. The applicant shall provide proof of ownership of bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance of not less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence, or equivalent self-insurance. The application shall include information as to the trade name and place of business of the person desiring to be licensed, and the name and license number of the Master Electrician, Limited, employed by the Electrical Contractor, Limited, or Electrical Subcontractor, Limited, or their firm to supervise and personally be responsible for electrical work performed under contract of the Electrical Contractor or Subcontractor. The firm shall notify the Board within five (5) working days of the name and license number of any person other than the persons named in the original license or renewal license application as the Master Electrician, Limited, employed by the firm.

(c) Any individual desiring to be licensed as a Master Electrician, Limited, shall make and file with the Director an electronic application approved by the Board, together with a nonrefundable fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees for each examination, including:

  (1) Application. Every applicant shall include in the application one (1) passport sized color photo and information as to pertinent experience and education. An applicant shall have been regularly and principally employed or engaged in electrical work either by the government or under the direction and supervision of a Master Electrician, Limited; or in electrical work of the particular type applied for, under the direction and supervision of Master Electrician, Limited, or a combination thereof, for not less than four (4) years. An applicant employed by the government shall submit affidavits from qualified supervisory personnel certifying the applicant's four (4) years of experience in electrical work or electrical work of a limited type. The Board may accept an education equivalent for not more than two (2) years of employment experience required of any applicant.

  (2) Examination. Every applicant shall take an examination prepared and administered by the Board to test the applicant's knowledge of electrical work of a particular type, and of the Electrical Code and its application to that particular type of electrical work. An applicant must complete the examination in a manner satisfactory to the Board in order to be licensed.

  (3) License Fee. Prior to issuance of a first year license following passing of the qualifying examination, each applicant shall remit the fee prescribed in the Table of Fees to cover the cost of the first year license.

  (4) Where the limited license is incidental to a business or occupation requiring testing or proof of competency as a condition of a license, the applicant shall supply proof of license in such business or occupation. Where such business or occupation is unlicensed, the applicant shall supply proof of education experience in such business or occupation.

(d) An applicant shall notify the Board of any proceeding pending or instituted against the applicant for a commission of any crime involving moral turpitude, or for a violation of the Electrical Code, or any law of the County or State of Maryland related to the performance of electrical work. Upon termination of such proceeding, the applicant shall notify the Board of the result of the proceeding.

#### Sec. 2-253.54. Issuance of licenses; restrictions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.54 (2026)

(a) The Board shall review all applications for issuance and renewal of licenses, including all pertinent information and recommendations from the Director and other sources related to the applications.

  (1) The Board may deny an application for issuance or renewal of a license upon review of the applicant's record of compliance with the laws of the State of Maryland and Prince George's County. The Director shall obtain that record from official sources, and forward it to the Board.

  (2) The Board shall, by examination, determine the knowledge of each applicant for license as Master Electrician, Limited, concerning electrical work and the Electrical Code and its application to the trade. The Board shall determine whether an applicant has successfully completed that examination, by application of criteria established by the Board.

  (3) The Board may request further information from the Director or other sources, make independent investigations, or conduct further examinations of an applicant, at its discretion.

(b) The Board shall certify to the Director whether an applicant is qualified to be licensed within thirty (30) days after the next meeting of the Board following receipt of all information requested by the Board pertaining to an applicant, unless the time is extended for good cause.

  (1) An applicant for license as an Electrical Contractor, Limited, shall satisfy the Board that the applicant will comply with the Electrical Code and the laws of the State of Maryland and Prince George's County, and will fully perform all electrical contracts.

  (2) An applicant for license as a Master Electrician, Limited shall satisfy the Board that the applicant has acquired the technical competence and experience to comply with the Electrical Code.

(c) If the Board, upon review of all pertinent information, determines that an applicant is not qualified for issuance or renewal of a license, the Board shall deny the application in writing, stating the reason, and deliver that denial to the Director. The Director shall cause that denial to be personally served or mailed by certified mail to the address of the applicant supplied on their application.

  (1) The Board shall, upon denial of an application, offer the applicant an opportunity for a public hearing at which he may show cause why the application should not be denied.

  (2) An applicant, upon denial of the applicant's application, may appeal that denial to the Circuit Court by filing notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Circuit Court not later than thirty (30) days after notice of denial of their application is personally served or mailed.

  (3) An applicant shall be given an opportunity to review all records of the Board pertinent to the applicant's appeal or request for public hearing in accordance with the procedures established by the Board.

(d) The Director shall issue a license or renewal of a license to an applicant who has been certified by the Board, and who has paid the required application fee.

(e) A licensee shall notify the Board of any civil or criminal proceeding instituted against them for commission of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for violation of the Electrical Code, or any law of the County or State of Maryland related to the performance of electrical work. Upon termination of such civil or criminal proceeding the licensee shall notify the Board of the result of the proceeding.

(f) Any person issued a Master Electrician, Limited, License will be issued an electronic downloadable license, which is to be carried by the licensee, and, upon request, the licensee shall provide the license including license number.

#### Sec. 2-253.55. Term of licenses; renewal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.55 (2026)

(a) Licenses issued by the Director, upon certification by the Board, shall expire two (2) years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued, and shall be subject to biennial renewal by the licensee.

(b) A licensee may renew a license by making and filing with the Director an electronic application for renewal approved by the Board, together with a fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees for Master Electrician, Limited. The Director shall notify licensees by electronic mail or other means determined by the Director of the expiration date of their licenses sixty (60) days prior to the date of expiration.

(c) A licensee who fails to renew a license before the expiration date may renew the license within thirty (30) days after the expiration date upon filing a renewal application electronically including the appropriate renewal fee and paying the late fees prescribed in the Table of Fees in Subtitle 2, Division 14C, Section 2-253.63. Satisfactory completion of an examination shall be required by the Board except that the Board may waive the examination for good cause. Licenses expired for longer than two (2) years are not renewable.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division, the Director may, in their discretion, establish a systematic method for administering the renewal of licenses under this Division, including, but not limited to, establishing staggered renewal dates for existing licensees and prorating license fees based on such renewal dates.

(e) Master Electricians, Limited, holding an active license issued in Prince George's County must obtain ten (10) hours of Continuing Education Units ("CEU") for every two-year license renewal cycle. Verification of CEU will be submitted to the License Office along with the renewal fee and application. No application will be accepted without CEU documentation. Only CEU obtained from a recognized college or trade school or State recognized training program will be accepted.

(f) Notification to the Board is required within three (3) days of a change of professional address.

#### Sec. 2-253.56. Complaints

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.56 (2026)

(a) Any person may file a complaint regarding defects in electrical work with the Board or Director.

(b) The Director shall investigate any complaint filed. If the Director finds the complaint to be justified, he shall report the complaint to the licensee, who is the subject of the complaint, and order the licensee to correct the defect within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed one (1) month. Conditions endangering life or property shall be corrected immediately. The Director shall determine defects or irregularities based upon the provisions of the Electrical Code.

(c) The Director shall report to the Board the failure of any licensee to correct defects as ordered by the Director.

#### Sec. 2-253.57. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.57 (2026)

(a) The Board shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew the license of any person who shall be found to have committed any one or more of the following:

  (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license;

  (2) Failure to correct a major defect or irregularity, as ordered by the Director pursuant to Section 2-253.56;

  (3) Conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude;

  (4) Aiding, abetting or knowingly combining or conspiring with any person to evade the provisions of this Division;

  (5) Willful and deliberate violation of the Electrical Code or laws of the County or State of Maryland regarding electricity;

  (6) Abandonment or willful failure to perform, without justification, any project or contract for electrical work;

  (7) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Division in any material respect, or to correct such failure promptly upon notice;

  (8) Diversion of funds or property received for a specific purpose in any construction project or operation;

  (9) Application or use for any other project or operation, obligation or purpose, funds or property received for a specific purpose in another construction project, with intent to defraud or deceive the parties to the contract or creditors;

  (10) Permitting any person, firm or corporation not licensed by the Board to obtain a permit or perform electrical work under the authority of a licensee;

  (11) Repeatedly performing or permitting the performance of defective or unsafe work;

  (12) Failure of a licensed Electrical Contractor, Limited, or Electrical Subcontractor, Limited, to be financially responsible for the completion of contracted work; and

  (13) Failure of a licensed Electrical Contractor, Limited, Electrical Subcontractor, Limited, or Master Electrician, Limited, to maintain a license incidental to the limited license, through nonrenewal or revocation or for a violation of the foregoing paragraphs 1 through 12 in the incidental business or profession.

(b) Before revocation, suspension, or denial of any license, the Board shall afford the licensee or applicant for license an opportunity for hearing to show cause why their license should not be revoked, suspended, or denied. The Board shall provide written notice to the licensee or applicant for license of the charges against them, not less than ten (10) days before the date of hearing, by personal service or certified mail to the last address on file with the Board.

(c) The Board shall notify any licensee or applicant for license of the revocation, suspension, or denial of their license by written notice delivered by personal service or certified mail to the last address on file with the Board. Any person aggrieved by an action of the Board may appeal to the Circuit Court not more than thirty (30) days after service of the notice by the Board.

#### Sec. 2-253.58. License display; duplicates; signs

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.58 (2026)

(a) Any person issued a Master Limited license by the Board will receive an electronic downloadable license which is to be carried by the licensee, and, upon demand, the licensee shall give the number of the license and/or the license to any authorized person.

(b) Any contractor issued an Electrical Contractor's Limited license by the Board will receive an electronic downloadable license which shall be displayed in a prominent place at the place of business and, upon demand, shall give the license number to any authorized person.

(c) A duplicate Master Electrician, Limited and/or Electrical Contractor, Limited license may be obtained upon application and payment of a fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees to replace one that has been lost, defaced, or destroyed.

(d) Any person using a vehicle exclusively in the performance of electrical work in the County shall have a sign on the vehicle displaying the name and license number of the Electrical Contractor, Limited, with letters and numerals not less than four (4) inches high and one-half (1/2) inch wide. Any person using a private vehicle in the performance of electrical work must display in the window of that vehicle a sign, not less than twelve (12) inches wide and sixteen (16) inches long, which contains the name and license number of the Electrical Contractor, Limited.

#### Sec. 2-253.59. Reciprocity; licenses from neighboring counties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.59 (2026)

The requirements for a written examination under Section 2-253.53 for a Master Electrician, Limited may be waived by the Board when the applicant is licensed by any neighboring county of this State, and obtained such license after passing a written examination designed to determine the applicant's knowledge of electrical work and the science of electricity. The Board shall periodically review the requirements of neighboring jurisdictions to determine whether written examinations are designed to determine adequately the applicant's knowledge of electrical work and the science of electricity. The Board may refuse to waive written examination upon finding that a neighboring jurisdiction's written examination is not sufficient to meet County standards or upon finding that a neighboring jurisdiction does not grant reciprocity to Master Electricians, Limited licensed by the County.

#### Sec. 2-253.60. Compliance with Electrical Code

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.60 (2026)

Nothing in this Division shall be construed to exempt any electrical work in the County from compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, except for work performed by public utility companies when such work is specifically exempt by provisions of Section 90-2 of the National Electrical Code.

#### Sec. 2-253.61. Permits

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.61 (2026)

(a) Electrical permits shall only be issued to a duly licensed Master Electrician, Limited, to a duly licensed Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and/or Heating Contractor, or to homeowners as provided by Section 9-117 of this Code. The application shall be signed by the licensed Master Electrician, Limited, responsible for technical supervision of the work, and shall identify the licensed Electrical Contractor, Limited, where applicable. The application from duly licensed Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and/or Heating Contractors shall be signed by the Master Mechanic employed by the Contractor.

(b) Residential telephone wiring on existing residential structures by a telephone company or a telecommunications services company, as defined in Section 5A-150(a)(15) of this Code, shall be subject to blanket permitting requirements only, as approved by the Prince George's County Chief Electrical Inspector.

#### Sec. 2-253.62. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.62 (2026)

(a) No person shall perform electrical work without a valid permit clearly posted on the job site or presented to the owner or occupant. Except as provided in Section 9-117 of the Prince George's County Code, all electrical work shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician, Limited.

(b) Any violation of this Division shall be a civil offense subject to a penalty not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The procedures of Subdivision 1, Division 3, Subtitle 28 of this Code shall apply.

### Division 14C. Fees and Charges

#### Sec. 2-253.63. Fees and Charges

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.63 (2026)

(a) This fee schedule applies to fees and charges assessed by Prince George's County, Maryland for regulated activities that occur within its jurisdiction.

(b) The fees prescribed in this schedule will supersede previous fees and charges assessed by Prince George's County, Maryland for regulated activities that occur within its jurisdiction.

(c) All fees and charges are subject to a 5% technology fee with the exception of the multi-family rental license fee and the single-family rental license fee.

(d) Subject to Subsection (j), below, the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement shall establish and maintain a comprehensive Table of Fees, as referenced and included in this Bill, for all types of permits. The Director or the County Council shall have the authority to change the fees from time to time as is determined necessary; and the Director shall republish the Table of Fees which shall be posted in the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement's Permit Office and on its website. Prior to implementing a change in the fees, the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement shall hold public informational sessions to allow for public comment as part of this process. The Director shall also submit the proposed Table of Fees to the County Executive for approval and for transmittal to the County Council for legislative review and approval by resolution, after notice and public hearing.

(e) The Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement shall promulgate written regulations to establish and govern a method of notification for increases as a result of the International Code Council and industry standard increases. The Director shall also promulgate written regulations for the administration of the provisions of this Section and shall, at his or her discretion, hold public informational sessions to allow for public comment as part of this process.

(f) Fees may be adjusted using a method established by the International Code Council and industry standards pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e) of this Section. Any changes to fees and charges that are not connected to the International Code Council or industry standards, except for those prescribed in Subsection (j), below, shall be changed by County Council approval by resolution, after notice and public hearing.

(g) Each fee set forth in the schedule shall be paid in advance of the issuance of a permit, license, plan or item as set forth in the schedule. If the application review is pending through no fault of the licensee after the expiration date, then that application will not be subject to administrative late fees. Fees shall not be refunded in whole or in part once work has begun, licenses or permits have been issued or funds have been encumbered. Prior to those itemized occurrences and within six (6) months of payment, it is within the discretion of the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement to issue a refund.

(h) The fees and charges shall be designated in a Table of Fees section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website.

(i) Fees and charges pursuant to this section assessed to a Locally owned and Operated Business as defined in Section 10-335(a)(4) shall be discounted by 50% at the time of such assessment.

(j) Special Quality of Life Impact Uses.

  (1) The following fees shall apply and be remitted in advance of the issuance of Use and Occupancy permits for the following uses:

    (A) Any business that is a commercial use with a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license pursuant to Title 26, Subtitle 9 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - $5000;

    (B) Any business that is a tobacco shop, electronic cigarette shop, retail tobacco business, or convenience store use, as prescribed under Part 27-5 of Subtitle 27 of the Code, with a tobacco retail license issued by the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - $5000;

    (C) Any business that is a commercial use operating pursuant to a State of Maryland Regulated Firearms Dealer's License under Title 5, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - $5000; and

    (D) Any business that is a consolidated storage use, as prescribed under Part 27-5 of Subtitle 27 of the Code - $5000

  (2) Renewal fee. Each business to which Paragraph (1), above, is applicable shall be required to remit an annual Use and Occupancy permit renewal fee in the amount of $5000 per year due every 12 months after the date of initial use and occupancy permit approval. Any business defined under (A), (B), (C), or (D) in Paragraph (1), above, with an existing Use and Occupancy permit as of the effective date of this Subsection shall commence remitting an annual Use and Occupancy permit renewal fee due no later than January 1, 2027 of $5000 and by every January 1st thereafter. The Use and Occupancy permit of any business that does not comply with this Paragraph shall be invalid and revoked by the Director of the Department of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement.

  (3) Revocation. The Use and Occupancy permit of any business that does not comply with this Paragraph shall be invalid and revoked by the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. Prior to the revocation of a permit under this paragraph, the Director shall give written notice to the permittee setting forth the basis of the revocation. Any person whose permit is revoked under this paragraph may appeal the decision of the Director to the Board of Administrative Appeals for Prince George's County within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice of revocation.

  (4) As a courtesy, the Director of the Department of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement may notify in writing any business that is subject to a Use and Occupancy permit renewal fee requirement pursuant to this Subsection of its renewal fee obligation at least 90 days before the renewal fee due date and may grant up to a 90-day grace period for late renewal fee payments. Failure to provide this discretionary renewal notice is not a legal basis to challenge the revocation of the Use and Occupancy permit or any other enforcement action taken pursuant to this Subtitle.

  (5) On February 1st of each year, the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement shall increase the fees prescribed in this Subsection by the greater of (i) the average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for the previous calendar year or (ii) zero percent.

  (6) Quality of Life Improvement Fund. The Office of Finance shall establish and administer a Quality of Life Improvement Fund, a nonlapsing fund into which all fees remitted in accordance with this Subsection shall be deposited and that shall not revert to the County fund balance at the end of each fiscal year. Funds from the Quality of Life Improvement Fund shall be used solely for the following:

    (A) Quality of life improvements for the residents of Prince George's County, which may include, but are not limited to including:

      (i) Youth, child care, and educational programs, projects, and initiatives;

      (ii) Public health and senior wellness programs, projects, and initiatives;

      (iii) Public safety, pedestrian safety, and road and transit safety programs, projects, and initiatives; and

      (iv) Economic assistance programs, projects, and initiatives for residents and businesses in socioeconomically disadvantaged circumstances; and

      (v) Administrative costs associated with operating quality of life improvement programs identified in this subparagraph.

    (B) At the time of remittance, 10% of the fees remitted to the Quality of Life Improvement Fund shall be disbursed to the Prince George's County Early Start Child Care Scholarship Fund and 5% of the fees remitted to the Quality of Life Improvement Fund shall be disbursed to the Child Care Facilities Loan Program.

    (C) Except for disbursements mandated by Subparagraph (B), above, any disbursements from the Quality of Life Improvement Fund shall be proposed and approved by County Council resolution.

  (7) This Subsection shall not apply to any use that is operating as a gas station.

(k) Sit-down Restaurant Permitting Incentive Program.

  (1) Definition. For the purposes of this subsection, Sit-down restaurant means a restaurant, as defined pursuant to Part 27-2 of Subtitle 27 of the Code, whose principal method of operation consists of sit-down table service provided by dedicated waitstaff for on-site food and beverage consumption. A sit-down restaurant must provide table service to at least ninety percent (90%) of its patrons, and one hundred percent (100%) of its patrons must be served by dedicated waitstaff. Restaurants whose principal method of operation is counter service, quick service, or carryout food and beverage service for offsite consumption are not sit-down restaurants under this Subsection. Restaurants that provide drive through service are not sit-down restaurants under this Subsection.

  (2) Sit-down Restaurant Permitting Incentive. Fees and charges pursuant to this section assessed to a business that is a sit-down restaurant or to an applicant to operate as a sit-down restaurant shall be discounted by fifty percent (50%) at the time of such assessment.

  (3) The Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement:

    (A) shall interpret this Section and assess the features of a business applicant to determine whether the business is a sit-down restaurant in accordance with this Subsection before applying the discount prescribed herein; and

    (B) is authorized to promulgate regulations to administer this Act, subject to approval by resolution of the County Council.

      | ATTACHMENT A. TABLE OF FEES DPIE FEE SCHEDULE - Date 8-15-2024 This table is as referenced in Prince George's County Code Subtitle 2, Division 14C, Section 2-253.63 |
      | --- |
      | DPIE Fee Description | Minimum Permit Fee (not Including Other Applicable Fees) | Fee Rule - Fee Calculation(if Higher than Minimum) |
      | GENERAL PERMIT FEES |
      | After-Hours Permit | $72 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Permit Fee $72. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Developer Contribution - Road Construction Fee in Lieu - Offsite Improvement PB Condition — LMS Note: When depositing payment, prepare receipt with customer number account that each payment should be deposited. | Fee based on Planning Board Condition with Annual Escalation | No Technology Fee. Only applicable if required by PB Condition. These fees are typically collected with each applicable building permit. |
      | Duplicate Documents - at discretion of staff | $0.32 per Page | Plus Technology Fee - 10% |
      | Duplicate Permit | $6.60 | Plus Technology Fee - 10% |
      | M-NCPPC Review Fee | $5 | Plus Technology Fee - 10%. This fee is collected with all permits that require MNCPPC review. |
      | Miscellaneous Document Searches (for MPIA and Staff Searches) | $82 per hour over two hours; $0.32 per letter-sized page; $6.60 per document (permits, U&O certificates, oversized sheets, inspection history, census reports, certified copies); $53 plus $6.60 per page for re-stamped plans). | Plus Technology Fee - 10% |
      | New Plan Review Fee | $120 | $120 per discipline per hour. Plus Technology Fee - 10% |
      | Post Construction Permit Fee - Residential - 1st Offense | Building $500, Electrical $500, Mechanical $500, Fire Protection $500, Geotechnical $500, Civil $500 | Fees are assessed in addition to normal building permit fees. Plus Technology Fee - 10%. Refer to County Code Section 4-352(i)(53) |
      | Post Construction Permit Fee - Commercial - 1st Offense | Building $2000, Electrical $2000, Mechanical $2000, Fire Protection $2000, Geotechnical $2000, Civil $2000 | Fees are assessed in addition to normal building permit fees. Plus Technology Fee - 10%. Refer to County Code Section 4-352(i)(53) |
      | Post Construction Permit Fee - Residential - 2nd Offense | Building $1000, Electrical $1000, Mechanical $1000, Fire Protection $1000, Geotechnical $1000, Civil $1000 | Fees are assessed in addition to normal building permit fees. Plus Technology Fee - 10%. Refer to County Code Section 4-352(i)(53) |
      | Post Construction Permit Fee - Commercial - 2nd Offense | Building $3000, Electrical $3000, Mechanical $3000, Fire Protection $3000, Geotechnical $3000, Civil $3000 | Fees are assessed in addition to normal building permit fees. Plus Technology Fee - 10%. Refer to County Code Section 4-352(i)(53) |
      | Preliminary Design Meeting | $990 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Technology Fee | 10% | As Appropriate |
      | Universal Design for Housing Waiver Request Fee | $245 | Plus 5% Technology Fee |
      | Variance Application Fee | $231.00 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
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      | Note: All DPIE/Health permitting and licensing fees are assessed an additional ten percent (10%) Technology Fee |
      | Abbreviations: DU — Dwelling Unit LF — Linear Foot R/W — Right-of-Way SF — Square Foot |
      | Govolution Fees: The Govolution servicing fees for ACH, credit and debit card payment processing are as follows: * eCheck/ACH payments incur a servicing fee of $1.50. * Visa Consumer Debit Transactions incur a flat rate service fee of $3.95. * All other Credit & Debit card transactions incur a service fee of 2.45% of the payment amount. |
      | Visit ePayments to make online payments. |
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      | BUILDING PERMIT FEES |
      | RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES |  |  |
      | Addition - Residential | $1.17 per SF plus $1.30/SF over 3500 SF | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee (SF × $1.17 plus $1.30/SF over 3500 SF) + $53 Grading Fee + $112 U&O + $5 M-NCPPC - Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Alteration/Repair - Interior | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater) + $112 U&O if applicable. Plus Technology Fee 10%. Fees. |
      | Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater). Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Application Filing Fee for New Buildings, Structures | $66.00 | Administrative $66 plus Up to 50% of the Estimated Cost of the Permit (Refundable less Administrative and Plan Review Costs Incurred if Application is Cancelled). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Areaway/External Stair Addition | See Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior |  |
      | Basement Finishing | See Alteration/Repair interior |  |
      | Bike Signage Fee (based on Planning Board Condition) | Varies | No Technology Fee. Collect only if required by Planning Board Condition |
      | Building Permit - Modification/Revision After Issuance - Residential | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $132 + $53 Grading Fee if applicable + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Building Permit - Modification/Revision Prior To Issuance - Residential | $66 | $66 + $53 Grading Fee if applicable + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Carport | $1.17 per SF plus $1.30/SF over 3500 SF | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee (SF × $1.17 plus $1.30/SF over 3500 SF) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Deck or Pergola | $151.00 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Demolition (Not Full Raze) | $172 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $172 + $53 Grading Fee if Exterior + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enclose Existing Porch/Deck - or - New Porch | See Alteration/Repair interior |  |
      | Fair Share Contribution (based on Planning Board Condition) | Varies | No Technology Fee. Collect only if required by Planning Board Condition |
      | Fence - Residential | $145 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $145 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Damage - Residential | $660 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($660 or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Sprinkler - Residential - NFPA 13R or 13 System | $220.00 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $4 per head or minimum $220. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Sprinkler - Residential (one and two family dwelling and townhouses not more than 3 stories) - NFPA 13D System | $152 residential | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $152 residential. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fireplace with Chimney | See Alteration/Repair interior |  |
      | Fireplace/Wood Stove - Prefabricated | See Alteration/Repair interior |  |
      | Garage - Attached and Detached | $1.17 per SF | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee (SF × $1.17) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC + $112 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Gazebo - Residential | $151 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Home Builder Guarantee Fund | $60 | No Technology Fee. (DPIE Keeps $1 for Administrative Processing) - Assessed on New Residential - Per Dwelling Unit |
      | Light Pole Base (Private Street Lights) | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $99 + $46 for each Additional Pole Base + $53 Grading Fee. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Master File - Plans On File (POF) - fees charged for one building permit only | See Single Family Dwelling (New Construction House) |  |
      | Mobile Home Replacement (Existing Parks Only) | $1,485 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $1485 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC + $112 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Open Pit | $151 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Patio - Residential > 500 Sq Ft | $151 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Permit Application Renewal, Extension - or - Extension of Expired Permit | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10%; Add $5 MNCPPC |
      | Permit Renewal - Residential | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10%; Add $5 MNCPPC |
      | Pole Barn | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($132 or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Permit Fees | See General Permit Fees Section |  |
      | Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge Fee - all other locations - subject to determination by MNCPPC | $9,680 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) | Per Building; No Technology Fee |
      | Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge Fee - locations inside Transportation Service Area 1, as defined by MNCPPC in Approved General Plan and for construction in an area included in a basic plan or conceptual site plan abutting existing or planned mass transit rail station site operated by WMATA and complies with requirements of any sector plan, master plan or overlay zone - subject to determination by MNCPPC | $3,229 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) | Per Building; No Technology Fee |
      | Public Safety Fee - Mitigation for Police | $4,983 | Per Building; No Technology Fee; Collect Fee if Required by Planning Board Conditions |
      | Public Safety Fee - Mitigation for Fire | $1,741 | Per Building; No Technology Fee; Collect Fee if Required by Planning Board Conditions |
      | Ramp | $151.00 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Raze - Residential | $396 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($396 or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Retaining Wall - > 2 ft. - Residential | $120 per wall | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $120 per wall + $53 Grading fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Roofing - Shingles & Plywood - Residential | See Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior |  |
      | Satellite Dish - Residential | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $99 + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | School Surcharge Fee - All Other Locations - subject to determination by MNCPPC | $20,500 per DU (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) | Per DU; No Technology Fee |
      | School Surcharge Fee - locations inside Transportation Service Area 1 and locations within a Basic Plan or Conceptual Site Plan that abuts a mass transit rail stations with certain MNCPPC approvals - subject to determination by MNCPPC | $11,950 per DU (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) | Per DU; No Technology Fee |
      | Shed > 150 Sq Ft | $1.17 per SF | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee (SF × $1.17) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Single Family Dwelling (New Construction House) < 3,500 Sq Ft | $4,095 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $4095 + $53 Grading Fee + $112 U&O + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10%. Add School Facility Surcharge and Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge Fees. |
      | Single Family Dwelling (New Construction House) > 3,500 Sq Ft | $4,095 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($1.17 plus $1.30/SF over 3500 SF) + $53 Grading Fee + $112 U&O + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10%. Add School Facility Surcharge and Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge Fees. |
      | Solar Panels (Ground-mounted) - Residential | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($0.03 per watt or $158, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC + $112 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Solar Panels (Roof-mounted) - Residential | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($0.03 per watt or $158, whichever is greater) + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Sun Room | See Addition - Residential |  |
      | Swimming Pool (Above-ground/Restoration) - Residential | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($132) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Swimming Pool (In-ground) - Residential | $297 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($297) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Townhouse (New Construction House) | See Single Family Dwelling (New Construction House) |  |
      | Underpinning - Residential or Commercial | See Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior |  |
      | Use & Occupancy - 1 & 2 Family Dwelling | $112 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Waterproofing | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit |  |
      | Window Well | See Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior |  |
      | COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES |  |  |
      | ADA Chairlift/Vertical Lift (Exterior) - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of verifiable construction cost prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | ADA Chairlift/Vertical Lift (Interior) - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of verifiable construction cost prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Addition/Enlargement - Commercial | See New Construction, Addition, Enlargement - Commercial |  |
      | Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of verifiable construction cost prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC + $277 U&O if applicable. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Alteration/Repair - Interior - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial |  |
      | Alteration/Repair without U&O - Exterior - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial |  |
      | Application Filing Fee for New Buildings, Structures - Commercial | $500 | Administrative Fee $66 + 50% of the Estimated Cost of the Permit or $500 (Whichever is higher) (Refundable of application filing fee, less Administrative and Plan Review Costs Incurred if Application is Cancelled). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Awning - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial |  |
      | Building Permit - Modification/Revision After Issuance - Commercial | $660 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $660 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Building Permit - Modification/Revision Prior to Issuance - Commercial | $198 | Total Fee = $198 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Building Permit - Revision After Issuance - with No Changes to Plans - Commercial | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Revision Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Cell Towers | $900 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($900 or 2% of Verifiable Construction Cost estimate prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Demolition (Not Full Raze) - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of Verifiable Construction Cost estimate prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Elevator - Interior - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial |  |
      | Fence - Commercial | $198 | Total Permit Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($198 per fence or 2% of Verifiable Construction Cost estimate prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire - Miscellaneous | $110 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee $110. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Alarm - Commercial | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee $264 Per Floor. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Damage - Commercial | $440 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($440) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Revision | $132 per review cycle | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee $132 per cycle. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Sprinkler - Commercial - NFPA 13D System | $231 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee $231. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Sprinkler - Commercial - NFPA 13R or 13 System | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee ($220 minimum, $4 per head, whichever is greater). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fire Suppression Hood - Commercial | $231 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Fire Fee $231. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Foundation Only - Commercial | 20% of permit fee for overall project | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee (20% of fee for overall project) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Light Pole Base - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of verifiable construction cost prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC + $277 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Mechanical Permit - Commercial/Residential | $86 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Mechanical Fee ($86 or 1.3% of Mechanical Construction Cost, whichever is greater). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | New Construction, Addition, Enlargement - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or $1.65 per SF, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC + $277 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Observation Stand - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($220 or 2% of verifiable construction cost prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC + $277 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Permit Extension - Commercial | $264 | $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Permit Renewal - Commercial | $264 | $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Raze - Commercial | $990 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit $990 + $53 Grading + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Retaining Wall - Commercial | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($198 per wall or 2% of Verifiable Construction Cost estimate prepared by A/E or GC, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Roofing - Covering - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous - Commercial - Exterior |  |
      | Satellite Dish - Commercial or Residential | $151 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $151 + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Signs, Freestanding/Ground Mounted - Commercial or Residential | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $264 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Signs, Reface (Wall Mounted or Reface) - Commercial or Residential | $73 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $73 + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Solar Panels (Ground-mounted/Pole) - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($200 minimum or $0.02 per watt for 100kW to 2MW; $0.016 per watt for over 2 MW; whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Solar Panels (Roof Mounted) - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($200 minimum or $0.02 per watt for 100kW to 2MW; $0.016 per watt for over 2 MW, whichever is greater) + $5 MNCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event (Use and Occupancy Temporary Structures) | $198 plus $26 for each structure over 10 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($198 plus $26 per structure over 10). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 1 business day prior to event | $1,000 plus cost of county overtime and contracted inspection | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 11 business days to 15 business days prior to event - More than 10 Structures (Tents, Stages, Inflatables) and/or More than 500 Expected Attendees | $350 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 11 business days to 15 business days prior to event - Up to 10 Structures (Tents, Stages, Inflatables) and no more than 500 Expected Attendees | $250 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 6 business days to 10 business days prior to event - More than 10 Structures (Tents, Stages, Inflatables) and/or More than 500 Expected Attendees | $550 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 6 business days to business days prior to event - Up to 10 Structures (Tents, Stages, Inflatables) and no more than | $450 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 4 business days to 5 business days prior to event | $600 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event - Expedited Review Fee - Application Filed and Accepted 3 business days or less prior to event | $1,000 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Event (Including Farmers' Market) - Organizer's Temporary U&O Fee | $143 filed before April 30th, $238 all others | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($143 if filed before April 30th, $238 all others). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Swimming Pool - Restoration - Commercial | $220 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $220. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Swimming Pool In Ground - Commercial | $990 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $990 + $53 Grading Fee + $277 U&O + $5 M-NCPPC |
      | Tanks (Above Ground or Below Ground); Add, Remove or Replace | $172 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $172 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC. Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Telecommunication Antennas/Cell Towers Permit Fee - (Co-Location) | $450 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $450. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Telecommunication Antennas/Cell Towers Permit Fee - (Minor Modification) | $270 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $270. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Telecommunication Antennas/Cell Towers Permit Fee - (New) | $900 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee ($900 or Construction Cost × 0.0096, whichever is greater) + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC + $277 U&O. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Telecommunications Transmission Facility Application Fee (Co-Location) | $1,800 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $1,800 Building permit fee |
      | Telecommunications Transmission Facility Application Fee (Master Plan Update Fee) | $600 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $600 Building permit fee |
      | Telecommunications Transmission Facility Application Fee (Minor Modification) | $600 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $600 Building permit fee |
      | Telecommunications Transmission Facility Application Fee (New) | $3,000 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $3,000 Building permit fee |
      | Telecommunications Transmission Facility Application or Plan Revision Fee | $300 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + $300 Building permit fee |
      | Tenant Fit-out - Commercial | See Alteration (Interior or Exterior), Repair, Accessory, or Miscellaneous Building Permit - Commercial |  |
      | Tower Crane | $660 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $660. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - Food Facility - Commercial | $178 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $178. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - New Building or Addition, Alteration, Repair to Existing Building - Commercial | $277 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $277. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - No Construction, New Tenant or Owner Change - Commercial | Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $198 to be paid by a new tenant or owner, when there is a change in ownership | Plus 10% Technology Fee |
      | Use & Occupancy - No Construction, New Owner with Existing Tenant - Commercial | Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $198 to be paid by the new owner, on behalf of the existing tenant when there is a change in ownership, only | Plus 10% Technology Fee |
      | Use & Occupancy - Temporary - Commercial or Residential | See Use & Occupancy Fees Temporary - Inspections Section |  |
      | Use & Occupancy - Non Food Facility- Commercial | $172 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $172. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - Temporary Construction Trailer | $264 per trailer | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $264 per trailer. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - Temporary Office Trailer | $198 per trailer | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $198 per trailer. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Waterproofing | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Building Permit Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | ELECTRICAL TRADE PERMIT FEES |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - A/C Equipment Unit | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Appliance | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Audio/Visual Equipment | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Bonding Only | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Data/Telephone Equipment | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Dental Chair | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Dispenser with Pump | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Electrical Demolition | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Electrical Sign | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Electric Vehicle Charging Per New Outlet | $110 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $110 per outlet. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Fire Alarm | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Generator | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Heating Equipment Unit | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Imaging Equipment (CT Scan, MRI, X-ray) | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Light Fixture, Exclude Light Pole (Segment of 15) | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Light Pole | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Motor | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Motor Control Center | $162 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $162. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - New Home (Up to 400 Amps) | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - New Home (Over 400 Amps) | $277 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $277. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Office Partition (Relocatable) Furniture Whip | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Radio/TV/Satellite Communication Station | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Re-Introduction of Power | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Rough Wire Outlet, Segment of 15 | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Security Alarm | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Service Equipment/Heavy Up (Up to 300 Amps) | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Service Equipment/Heavy Up (Over 300 Amps) | $162 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $162. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Spray Paint Booth | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Sub Panel (Up to 300 Amps) | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Sub Panel (Over 300 Amps) | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Swimming Pool | $162 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $162. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Temporary Fire Alarm | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Therapeutic Pool, Spa, Tub, Hydro-massage | $90 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $90. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Transfer Switch | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Transformer and UPS System | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Work with Power Company | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Whole House Low Voltage | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Cut-in Power | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Disconnect - Amp | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Exit Sign (Segment of 15) | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Fire Pump | $363 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $363. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Meter Stack/Replacement (Individual Meter) | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee -Miscellaneous | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Multi-Family Dwelling - Apts/Condos (Individual Meters) | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Smoke Detector (Segment of 15) | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Solar PV System - (Group of 100 Panels) - Commercial and Residential | $95 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $95. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Temporary Wiring | $162 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $162. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Thermostat | $50 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $50. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Trench | $119 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $119. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical Permit Fee - Work Started by Others | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Electrical Permit Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | SITE ROAD PERMIT FEES |
      | Bond Recall Fee | $330 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Bond Reduction Fee | $330 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Bus Shelter Fee In Lieu | $19,800 | No Technology Fee. Planning Board Conditions require bus shelters case by case basis. Permittee shall install pad for shelter. DPW&T will furnish and install shelter. Pay fee in lieu of Shelter, prior to issuance of site road permit. |
      | Developer Contribution - Fee in Lieu of Frontage — LMS Note: When depositing payment, prepare receipt with customer number account that each payment should be deposited. | Based on County Approved Design and Design/Construction Cost | No Technology Fee. Only applicable if waiver has been approved by DPIE Director. Collected with Grading or Street Construction Permit. |
      | Extra Review Cycle Fee | $180 (1 residential lot); $2,400 all other permits | Fee Required after 4th Review Cycle, each Cycle. This fee applies to Site Development Concepts, Street Grade Establishment, Street Construction Permits, Site Development Rough Grading Permits, Site Development Fine Grading Permits. Add 10% Technology Fee. Refer to County Code Section 23-115(e). |
      | Floodplain Information Request | $66 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Modeling (GIS by County) - 1 Residential Lot | $330 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Modeling (GIS by county) - Existing Conditions | $3,300 | $3,300 Fee is Assessed Per Tributary. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Modeling (GIS by county) - Existing &/or Proposed Conditions | $4,620 | $4,620 Fee is Assessed Per Tributary. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Study/Delineation Review - Length of Stream | $0.66 | $0.66 Per LF of Stream. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Study/Delineation Review - Structures | $264 | $264 Per Structure. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Floodplain Study/Delineation Review - Set Elevation | $66 | $66 Per Structure. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Fees - PART ONE - Road Construction* | N/A | Road Construction Permit Fee = 11% of approved construction cost of all work in public r/w - and - private streets for Single Family and Townhouse Residential. Construction cost based on County Approved Construction Price List. One third is collected at time of permit application and remainder prior to permit issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Fees - PART TWO - Grading* | $53 | $0.01056 per SF of Disturbed Area Outside of Public R/W. One Third is collected at time of permit application. Remainder is collected prior to permit issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Fees - PART THREE - SWM/SD Outside R/W* | $44 | SWM/SD Outside R/W Permit Fee = 11% of approved construction cost of all SD and SWM work outside public r/w, based on County Approved Construction Price List. One third is collected at time of permit application and remainder prior to permit issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | *These fee categories are applicable to Street Construction Permits, Site Development Rough or Fine Grading Permits, Special Permits. These fees are applicable to Restoration Permits that include restoration of new subdivision roads to enable use of new roadway for Construction Traffic. |  |  |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Extensions - PART ONE* | N/A | Road Construction Permit Extension Fee 25% of original permit fee (based on 11% of Construction Cost). Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Extensions - PART TWO* | $53 | Grading Permit Extension Fee $0.01056 per SF of Disturbed Area Outside of Public R/W. Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Extensions - PART THREE* | N/A | SWM/SD Permit Extension Fee 25% of original permit fee (based on 11% of construction cost). Plus Technology Fee 10%. |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Extensions - Minor* | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Grading, Street Construction, Special and Restoration Permit Extensions - Major Revision* | $132 | Grading Fee = Cost of Plan Review Services; Road Construction Fee = 11% of construction cost of incremental change; SWM/SD Outside R/W Fee= 11% of construction cost of revised portion. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Haul Road/Logging-Timber Transport Permit | $1,584 Haul Road, $120 + Grading Fee Logging/Timber Transport | Plus Technology Fee 10%. Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. |
      | Haul Road/Logging-Timber Transport Permit Extension | $396 Haul Road, 25% of Logging/Timber Transport Original Permit Fee | 25% of Original Permit Fee. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Haul Road/Logging-Timber Transport Permit Revision | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Letter of Responsibility | $152 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit | $1,584 | Plus Technology Fee 10%. Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. |
      | Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit Extension | $330 | 25% of Original Permit Fee. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit Revision | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Permit Fees | Refer to General Fees Section |  |
      | Residential Driveway Apron Rural Double (Driveway Width > 15 to 20 ft) | $446 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Residential Driveway Apron Rural Single (Driveway Width = 10 to 15 ft) | $302 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Residential Driveway Apron Urban Double Standard (Driveway Width > 15 to 20 ft) | $330 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Residential Driveway Apron Urban Single Standard (Driveway Width = 10 to 15 ft) | $224 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Residential Driveway Parking Pad Permit | $125 | $125 + $53 Grading Fee + $5 M-NCPPC |
      | Residential Driveway Permit Extension | Varies | 25% of Original Permit Fee |
      | Residential Driveway Permit Revision | $132 | Plus Technology fee 10% |
      | Restoration Permit Fee - Residential Minor Work | $158 | $158 + Grading Fee. These Restoration Permit Fees are applicable to minor restoration work, for example pools, pool removal, residential additions/alterations. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Restoration Permit Fee - Commercial Minor Work | $264 | $264 + Grading Fee. These Restoration Permit Fees are applicable to restoration work due to minor commercial construction. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Restoration Permit Revision | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Restoration Permit Extension | 25% of original permit fee | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Road Plan Deficiency Fee | $180 (1 residential lot); $1,800 all other permits | Fee is assessed if applicant submits a permit without including all required roads in the permit scope. This fee is applicable to Site Development Fine Grading Permits and Street Construction Permits. Add 10% Technology Fee. Refer to County Code Section 23-115(f). |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Review - Church or Non-Profit | $330 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Review - Commercial | $660 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Review (1 Residential Lot) | $198 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Review (2 or More Residential Lots) | $660 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Revision | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Site Development Concept Plan Extension | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Administrative Permit Fee (Filing Fee) | $480 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Fee - utility facility installed under roadway pavement in public right-of-way | $3.12 | $3.12 Per LF Utility Facility Under Roadway Pavement in Public ROW. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Fee - utility facility installed outside roadway pavement in public right-of-way | $0.78 | $0.78 Per LF Utility Facility Outside Roadway Pavement in Public ROW. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Fee - aerial utility facility in public right-of-way | $0.36 | $0.36 Per LF Aerial Utility Facility in Public ROW. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Fee - per structure | $60 | $60 Per Structure. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Fee Moratorium Road - roadway pavement cut | $15.60 | $15.60 Per LF Roadway Pavement Cut. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Revision Fee (before issuance) - for each review cycle after first | $180 | $180 Per Review Cycle after First Cycle. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Revision Fee (after issuance) | $132 | Calculate based on the above for revised portion of permit. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Permit Extension Fee | $156 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit Fee - Issuance | No charge | (Additional fees due at renewal of Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit, based on work performed in prior year) |
      | Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit Fee - Renewal (due annually, beginning on first anniversary) | $324 per facility | Due Annually. Plus Technology Fee 10%. (Additional fees due at renewal of Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit, based on work performed in prior year) |
      | Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit Fee - roadway pavement cuts | $225 | $225 Per Cut. Plus Technology Fee 10%. (Additional fees due at renewal of Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit, based on work performed in prior year) |
      | Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit Fee - above ground aerial installation | $27.60 | $27.60 Per LF. Plus Technology Fee 10%. (Additional fees due at renewal of Small Wireless Facility Maintenance Utility Permit, based on work performed in prior year) |
      | Special Utility Permit - Administrative Fee | $360 | Pay at time of permit application (filing fee). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Utility Permit - Not Under Roadway | $0.60/LF of Utility Not Under Roadway | Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Utility Permit - Aerial Utility in ROW | $0.24/LF of Aerial Utility in ROW | Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Utility Permit Impact Fee (Moratorium Roads) | $12/LF of Roadway Cut | Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Utility Permit - Under Roadway | $2.40/LF of Utility Under Roadway | Pay 1/3 of permit fee at time of application and remainder prior to issuance. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Utility Permit Extension | $120 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | (Special Utility) Maintenance Utility Permit Annual Fee | $6,000 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | (Special Utility) Maintenance Utility Permit A&I Fee - Pavement Cuts | $173 per cut | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | (Special Utility) Maintenance Utility Permit A&I Fee - Aerial Installation | $21 per LF | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Street Name Signs Fee in Lieu | $330 per sign | No Technology Fee; This fee is assessed for public street name signs, which are fabricated and furnished by DPW&T Sign Shop. |
      | SWM/SD As Built Plan | $495 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | SWM/SD As Built Plan - Non- profit, Church, Tax Exempt | $248 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | SWM/SD Plans Update if Permit Not Issued 24 Months after "Technical" Approval | $132 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | SWM Fee in Lieu | Based on Concept Letter | No Technology Fee. This fee is paid at time of Grading Permit for most projects. For small projects that do not require grading permit, this fee is collected at time of Site Development Concept approval. Refer to County Code Section 32-120(a)(9) |
      | Stormwater Management Pond Maintenance (public ponds) | $11,000 | 11% of total construction cost for public ponds. Plus Technology Fee. This fee is paid at time of Grading or Street Construction Permit. |
      | Tree Preservation, Reforestation, and/or Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Mitigation - Fee in Lieu | Amount Approved by M-NCPPC | No Technology Fee. This fee is paid at time of Grading or Street Construction Permit. |
      | Temporary Gravel Access Permit | $396 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Temporary Gravel Access Permit Extension | $99 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Special Drain Permit | $132 | $132 per Connection. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Road Construction Permit | Based on Grading and Street Construction Permit Fees Listed Above |  |
      | W/S Final Plat Review | $462 | $462 Per Plat Mylar. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Final Plat Review Surcharge - Expedite | $132 | $132 Per Plat Mylar (additional). Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Residential (1 DU) | $462 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Residential (2—10 DU's) | $1,320 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Residential (11—25 DU's) | $2,970 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Residential (26—100 DU's) | $4,620 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Residential (101+ DU's) | $19,800 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Commercial (2 acres or less) | $2,640 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Commercial (> 2 acres) | $8,580 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Amendment Mixed Use (residential fee + commercial fee) | Based on Residential Plus Commercial Fees Listed Above | Based on Residential Plus Commercial Fees Listed Above. Plus Technology Fee |
      | W/S Category Amendment Late Fee | 11% of W/S Category Amendment Fee | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Water Category Waiver - Public Connection | $462 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Sewer Category Waiver - Public Connection | $462 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Well Waiver - Residential Interim System | $660 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Waiver - Residential Interim System | $660 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Well Waiver - Non-Residential Interim System | $1,122 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Waiver - Non-Residential Interim System | $1,122 | Per DU. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Plan (report) | $264 | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Map (36" × 60") | $370 | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Map (11" × 17") | $132 | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | W/S Category Map Excerpt | $66 | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | BUSINESS LICENSE FEES |
      | Benefit Performance - Bingo, Benefit Dinner, Pull Tabs, Silent Auction, Bazaar | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Carnival Permit (0—7 Days) | $363 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $363. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Carnival Permit (Each Week or Portion of a Week Thereafter) | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Carnival Permit (per Ride) | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Charitable Gaming Event Permit (per Event) | $297 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $297. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Charitable Gaming Event Permit (per Mechanical Device) | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Benefit Performance - Raffle Permit | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Building Contractor License | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $158. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Building Contractor License Renewal | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Duplicate Business Licenses | Building Contractor $13; Motor Vehicle Repair Facility $7; Electrical $26 | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical - Contractor License Limited License (New, Renewal) | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical - Master Exam (Limited) | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $158. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical - Master Limited (New, Renewal) License | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $158. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical - Master Limited Late Fee - License Renewal within 30 Days After Expiration** | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Electrical - Master Limited Late Fee - License Renewal within 60 Days After Expiration** | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fortune-Telling License | $495 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $495. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Late fee for business licenses not renewed before the expiration date | $132 added to license renewal fee | Per Copy. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Letter of Reciprocity | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Motor Vehicle Repair Facility License | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Multi-Family Rental License Fee | See Enforcement Fees |  |
      | Off-Road Vehicle License | $40 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $40. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pawn Dealer Employee License Renewal | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $132. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pawn Dealer License Renewal | $1,320 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $1,320. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pawn Dealer New Employee License | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Peddlers & Itinerant Vendors (Ice Cream Trucks Only) | $152 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $152. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Public Dance License | $1,980 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $1,980. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Secondhand Dealer Employee's License Renewal | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $132. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Secondhand Dealer License | $1,320 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $1,320. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Secondhand Dealer New Employee's License | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Short-Term Rental License Fee - Host | See Enforcement Fees |  |
      | Short-Term Rental License Fee - Platform | See Enforcement Fees |  |
      | Single-Family House/Townhouse Rental License Fee | See Enforcement Fees |  |
      | Solicitor (Door-to-Door) License | $66 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $66. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | HEALTH PERMITS AND LICENSES |
      | Agricultural Well Certification | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Duplicate Health Licenses - Public Swimming Pool, Public Swimming Pool Operator, Public Spa, Food Service Manager Certification, Food Service Facility, Vending Machine, and Open Fire Permit. (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $18 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Facility Closure Reinspection - Non-Office Hours (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $210 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $210. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Facility Closure Reinspection - Office Hours (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $120 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $120. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service - (Food Protection Program) FPP Pre-settlement Inspection | $495 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $495. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Chronic Offender* (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $600 to $1,200 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $600 to $1,200. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Farmers Market License Fee - For-Profit, Non-Profit or Government Agency (If applied after April 30th for participation in up to 2 markets) | $330 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $330. If Applied for after April 30th for Participation in up to Two Markets. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Farmers Market License Fee - For-Profit, Non-Profit or Government Agency (if applied for on or before April 30th for participation in up to 2 markets) | $231 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $231. If applied by April 30th for Participation in up to Two Markets. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Farmers Market License Fee - Single Day License | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Farmers Market Samplers License | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - High HACCP Priority (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) | $845 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $845. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Moderate HACCP Priority | $660 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $660. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Low HACCP Priority | $449 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $449. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Mobile Unit Reciprocity (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $360 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $360. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Non-Profit | $330 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $330. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Operating without a Certified FSM* (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $600 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $660. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Permit Late Fee per Day** (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $24 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $24. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Temporary Event | $165 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $165. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Temporary Event - Government/Municipal Sponsored Event | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Facility - Temporary Event - Non-Profit | $0 |  |
      | Food Service Facility - Vending Machine | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Manager Certification - Food Service Manager Card | $73 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $73. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Manager Certification - Training Class | $59 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $59. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Food Service Manager Certification - Training Class Recertification | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Health Department Conference Fee (Specified in Subtitle 12) | $120 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $120. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Inspection Request - (Permit and Plan Review) PPR On-site Equipment Evaluation | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Inspection Request - EEP Prospective Inspection (Environmental Engineering Program) | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Inspection Request - FPP Prospective Inspection (Food Protection Program) | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Mobile Vendor - Food Truck | $396 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $396. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Open Burning - Agricultural | $53 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $53. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Open Burning - Recreational | $53 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $53. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Operating Without a Permit | $1,200 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $1,200. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Percolation Test - Existing Lot | $337 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $337. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Percolation Test - Innovative or Alternative Plumbing Permits | $495 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $495. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Percolation Tester License | $495 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $495. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Operator Challenge Exam | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Operator License | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Operator Refresher Course | $66 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $66. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Reopening Inspection | $297 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $297. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Prospective Inspection | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Pool Re-Opening Inspection after Closure | $297 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $297. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Public Swimming Pool/Spa License - Indoor | $1,188 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $1,188. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Public Swimming Pool/Spa License - Outdoor | $792 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $792. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Raze Inspection - Commercial | $660 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $660. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Raze Inspection - Residential | $396 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $396. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review - New Facilities Non-FSF | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review - New Swimming Pool/Spa | $990 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $990. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review FSF - New | $594 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $594. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review FSF - Remodel | $396 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $396. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review Non-FSF - Remodel - Pools/Spas/Septic | $264 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $264. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review - 2nd Resubmittal for Pool | $53 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $53. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review - 2nd Resubmittal for Septic | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Review - Plan Review - 2nd Resubmittal FSF | $99 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $99. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Scavenger Vehicle | $297 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $297. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Second Reinspection for Approval to Operate a New or Remodeled Facility - Food Service Facility | $132 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $132. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Second Reinspection for Approval to Operate a New or Remodeled Facility - Public Swimming | $33 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $33. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic (12 mo.) - Commercial | $594 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $594. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic (12 mo.) - Residential | $594 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $594. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (12 mo.) - Commercial | $594 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $594. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (12 mo.) - Residential | $594 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $594. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (6 mo. After Current Permit Expiration) - Commercial | $449 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $449. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (6 mo. After Current Permit Expiration) - Residential | $449 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $449. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (6 mo. Before Current Permit Expiration) - Commercial | $152 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $152. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic Renewal (6 mo. Before Current Permit Expiration) - Residential | $152 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $152. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Septic System Installer's Contractor License | $495 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $495. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Well - Non-Potable Permit | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $158. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Well - Potable Permit | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $158. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Well Monitoring Permit for Up to 10 Monitoring Wells Per Site | $158 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + Health Fee $158. If More than Ten Monitoring Wells, an Additional Application and Fee Must be Submitted for each Increment of Up to Ten Wells. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | BUILDING INSPECTION FEES |
      | Building Civil Citation - Unpermitted or Illegal Construction - See Below | Up to $1,200 per Violation per Discipline | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fine - Violation of Floodplain Code (County Code Section 32-211) | Not More Than $1,200 per violation per day | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fine - Violation of Road Code (County Code Sections 23-107 and 23-120) | Not More Than $1,200 per day | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Fine - Violation of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion Sediment Control, Grading (County Code Section 32-199) | Not More Than $12,000 per violation and not more than $60,000 total | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Investigation Fee for Site Development - Commercial | $450 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Investigation Fee for Site Development - Residential | $198 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Fine for Unpermitted Construction - Commercial - First Offense | $1,200 per discipline | Collect Fee for Applicable Disciplines Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Geotechnical, Civil. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Fine for Unpermitted Construction - Commercial - First Offense | $1,200 per discipline | Collect Fee for Applicable Disciplines Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Geotechnical, Civil. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Fine for Unpermitted Construction - Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings - First Offense | $300 per discipline | Collect Fee for Applicable Disciplines Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Geotechnical, Civil. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Post Construction Fine for Unpermitted Construction - Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Subsequent Offense | $600 per discipline | Collect Fee for Applicable Disciplines Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Geotechnical, Civil. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Re-Inspection Fee | $73 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use & Occupancy - Temporary - Residential | $200 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $200. Plus Technology Fee 10%. Fee Assessed per unit per month |
      | Use & Occupancy - Temporary - Commercial | $250 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + U&O Fee $250. Plus Technology Fee 10%. Fee Assessed per floor per month |
      | ENFORCEMENT FEES |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Administrative Citation | $360 First Citation, $720 Second Citation, $1,080 Third and Subsequent Citations Issued for the Same Violation per Unit. | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Commercial/Zoning | $300 First Citation, $600 Second Citation, $1,200 Third and Subsequent Citations Issued for the Same Violation per Unit. | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Multi-Family Housing | $120 First Citation, $240 Second Citation, $600 Third and Subsequent Citations Issued for the Same Violation per Unit. | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Short-Term Rental - Host | $1,200 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Short-Term Rental - Platform | $1,200 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Civil Citation - Single Family Housing | $120 First Citation, $240 Second Citation, $600 Third and Subsequent Citations Issued for the Same Violation per Unit. | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Division-Zoning Inspection Fee (less than 72 hours prior) | $660 Special Event expedited inspection (any inspection scheduled less than 72 hours prior to the event) | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Enforcement Division- Zoning Inspection Fee (after 1 hour wait) | $660 after a one hour wait while on scene for special event compliance | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Multifamily Expired Rental License Fee | $600 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $600. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Multi-Family Rental License Fee | $99 per unit | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $99 per unit - Biannual; Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Nuisance Abatement Fine* (*Citations Issued for Same Violation Per Unit) | $600 to $1,200 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Short Term Rental Second Application Review Fee | $132 after 2nd incomplete application review | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Short-Term Rental License Fee - Host | $198 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $198. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Short-Term Rental License Fee - Platform | $3,300 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $3,300. Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Single Family Rental License Fee | $152.00 | Total Fee = Administrative Fee $66 + License Fee $152 - Bi-annual; Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Single Family Rental Re-Inspection Fee | $132 per re-inspection after failed 1st inspection | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Single Family Rental Second Application Review Fee | $132 after the 2nd incomplete application review | Plus Technology Fee 10% |
      | Use and Occupancy Verification Letter Fee | $300 | Plus Technology Fee 10% |

### Division 15. Redevelopment and Urban Renewal

#### Subdivision 1. Urban Renewal Plan

##### Sec. 2-254. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-254 (2026)

(a) As used in this Division:

  (1) Blighted Area shall mean an area in which a majority of buildings have declined in productivity by reason of obsolescence, depreciation or other causes to an extent they no longer justify fundamental repairs and adequate maintenance.

  (2) Bonds shall mean any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures or other obligations.

  (3) Federal Government shall include the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.

  (4) Slum Area shall mean any area where dwellings predominate, which, by reason of depreciation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to the public safety, health or morals.

  (5) Urban Renewal Area shall mean a slum area or a blighted area or a combination thereof which the County designates as appropriate for an urban renewal project.

  (6) Urban Renewal Plan shall mean a plan, as it exists from time to time, for an urban renewal project, which plan shall be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the urban renewal area, zoning and planning changes, if any, land uses, maximum density and building requirements.

  (7) Urban Renewal Project shall mean undertakings and activities of the County in an urban renewal area for the elimination and for the prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight, and may involve slum clearance and redevelopment in an urban renewal area, or rehabilitation or conservation in an urban renewal area, or any combination or part thereof in accordance with an urban renewal plan. Such undertakings and activities may include:

    (A) Acquisition of a slum area or a blighted area or portion thereof;

    (B) Demolition and removal of buildings and improvements;

    (C) Installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the urban renewal area the urban renewal objectives of this Division in accordance with the urban renewal plan;

    (D) Disposition of any property acquired in the urban renewal area including sale, initial leasing or retention by the County itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan;

    (E) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements in accordance with the urban renewal plan;

    (F) Acquisition of any other real property in the urban renewal area where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities.

##### Sec. 2-255. Urban renewal powers of Council

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-255 (2026)

(a) The Council shall carry out urban renewal projects in all areas; provided, however, that the consent of the governing body of any incorporated municipality shall be obtained as a prerequisite to the County undertaking any urban renewal project within the territorial boundaries of incorporated towns or cities. The County shall include within the urban renewal project the total parcels of land, or any designated portion thereof severed by the territorial boundaries of any two (2) or more incorporated towns or cities with the consent of the governing body of the area or areas included.

(b) Urban renewal shall be limited to slum clearance in slum or blighted areas and redevelopment or the rehabilitation of slum or blighted areas. The Council shall have the power to:

  (1) Acquire in connection with such projects, within the corporate limits of the County, land and property of every kind and any right, interest, franchise, easement, or privilege therein, including land or property and any right or interest therein already devoted to public use, by purchase, lease, gift, condemnation, or any other legal means;

  (2) Sell, lease, convey, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any of the land or property, regardless of whether or not it has been developed, redeveloped, altered, or improved and irrespective of the manner or means in or by which it may have been acquired, to any private, public or quasi-public corporation, partnership, association, person, or other legal entity.

(c) No land or property taken by the County for any of the aforementioned purposes or in connection with the exercise of any of the powers of the County under this Division by the exercise of the power of eminent domain shall be taken without just compensation, as agreed upon between the parties, or awarded by a jury, being first paid or tendered to the party entitled to such compensation. All land or property needed or taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the County for any of the aforementioned purposes or in connection with the exercise of any of the powers of the County under this Division is declared to be needed or taken for public uses and purposes. Any or all of the activities authorized pursuant to this Division shall constitute governmental functions undertaken for public uses and purposes and the power of taxation may be exercised, public funds expended and public credit extended in furtherance thereof.

##### Sec. 2-256. Additional powers of Council

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-256 (2026)

(a) Council shall have the following powers which are necessary and proper to carry into full force and effect the specific powers granted in Section 2-255 and to fully accomplish the purposes and objects contemplated by the provisions of this Division.

  (1) Make or have made all surveys and plans necessary to the carrying out of the purposes of this Division and to adopt or approve, modify and amend such plans, which plans may include but shall not be limited to:

    (A) Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements;

    (B) Plans for the enforcement of codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use of occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements; and,

    (C) Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other plans and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of urban renewal projects and related activities; and to apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the Federal Government for such purposes;

  (2) Prepare plans for the relocation of persons (including families, business concerns, and others) displaced from an urban renewal area, and to make relocation payments to or with respect to such persons for moving expenses and losses of property for which reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made, including the making of such payments financed by the Federal Government;

  (3) Appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division, including the payment or reimbursement of reasonable actual costs incurred as a result of utility relocations when such relocations are made necessary by an urban renewal project, after making appropriate adjustment for any improvements or betterments to the utility's facilities made in connection with the relocation; and to levy taxes and assessments for such purposes; to borrow money and to apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from the Federal Government, the State, or other public bodies, or from any sources, public or private, for the purposes of this Division, and to give such security as may be required therefor; to invest any urban renewal funds held in reserves or sinking funds or any such funds not required for immediate disbursement, in property or securities which are legal investments for other County funds.

  (4) Hold, improve, clear, or prepare for redevelopment any property acquired in connection with urban renewal projects; to mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber such property; to insure or provide for the insurance of such property or operations of the County against any risks or hazards, including the power to pay premiums on any such insurance;

  (5) Make and execute all contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this Division, including the power to enter into agreement with any other public bodies or agencies (which agreements may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary), and to include in any contract for financial assistance with the Federal Government for or with respect to an urban renewal project and related activities such conditions imposed pursuant to Federal laws as the County may deem reasonable and appropriate;

  (6) Enter into any building or property in any urban renewal area in order to make inspections, surveys, appraisals, soundings, or test borings, and to obtain an order for this purpose from the Circuit Court in the event entry is denied or resisted;

  (7) Plan, replan, install, construct, reconstruct, repair, close, or vacate streets, roads, sidewalks, public utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements in connection with an urban renewal project; providing the same is approved by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission within the regional district and to make exceptions from building regulations;

  (8) Generally organize, coordinate and direct the administration of the provisions of this Division as they apply to the County in order that the objective of remedying slum and blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof within the County may be most effectively promoted and achieved; and,

  (9) Exercise all or any part or combination of powers granted in this Section.

##### Sec. 2-257. Urban Renewal Agency

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-257 (2026)

(a) The Council may itself exercise all the powers contained in this Division or may, if the Council by legislative act determines such action to be in the public interest, elect to have such powers exercised by a separate public body or agency as hereinafter provided. In the event the Council makes such determination, it shall proceed by ordinance to establish a public body or agency to undertake in the County the activities authorized by this Division. Such legislative act shall include provisions establishing the number of members of such public body or agency, the manner of their appointment and removal, the terms of the members and their compensation. The legislative act may include such additional provisions relating to the organization of the public body or agency as may be necessary.

(b) In the event the Council enacts such a law, all of the powers under this Division shall, from the effective date of the Act, be vested in the public body or agency thereby established, except:

  (1) The power to pass a resolution to initiate an urban renewal project pursuant to Section 2-258;

  (2) The power to issue general obligation bonds pursuant to Section 2-268;

  (3) The power to appropriate funds, and to levy taxes and assessments pursuant to Section 2-256(a)(3).

##### Sec. 2-258. Initiation of project

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-258 (2026)

(a) In order to initiate an urban renewal project, the Council shall adopt an act which:

  (1) Finds that one or more slum or blighted areas exist in the County;

  (2) Locates and defines the slum or blighted areas;

  (3) Finds that the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas, is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the County; and,

  (4) With respect to incorporated areas, the Council shall comply with Subsections (a)(1), (2), and (3) of this Section and make a request to the municipality to initiate the project.

##### Sec. 2-259. Urban Renewal Plan; preparation; hearing; approval

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-259 (2026)

(a) The Council, in order to carry out the purposes of this Division, shall prepare or cause to be prepared an urban renewal plan for slum or blighted areas in the County, and shall formally approve such plan. Prior to its approval of an urban renewal project, the Council shall submit such plan to the Planning Board for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the master plan for the development of the County as a whole.

(b) The Planning Board shall submit its written recommendation with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the Council within sixty (60) days after receipt of the plan for review. Upon receipt of the recommendations of the Planning Board or, if no recommendations are received within sixty (60) days, then without such recommendations, the Council may proceed with a public hearing on the proposed urban renewal project.

(c) The Council shall hold a public hearing on an urban renewal project after public notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation within the corporate limits of the County. The notice shall describe the time, date, place, and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban renewal area covered by the plan, and shall outline the general scope of the urban renewal project under consideration.

(d) Following such hearing, the Council may approve an urban renewal project and the plan therefor if it finds that:

  (1) A feasible method exists for the location of any families who will be displaced from the urban renewal area in decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families;

  (2) The urban renewal plan substantially conforms to the master plan of the County as a whole; and,

  (3) The urban renewal plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the County as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise.

##### Sec. 2-260. Urban Renewal Plan; change; effect; approval

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-260 (2026)

(a) An urban renewal plan may be modified at any time, provided that if modified after the lease or sale of real property in the urban renewal project area, the modification may be conditioned upon such approval of the owner, lessee or successor in interest as the County may deem advisable and in any event shall be subject to such rights at law or in equity as a lessee or purchaser, or his successor or successors in interest, may be entitled to assert. Where the proposed modification will substantially change the urban renewal plan as previously approved by the County, the modification shall be formally approved by the County as in the case of an original plan.

(b) Upon the approval by the County of an urban renewal plan or of any modification thereof, such plan or modification shall be deemed to be in full force and effect for the respective urban renewal area. The County may then cause such plan or modification to be carried out in accordance with its terms.

(c) The County, prior to undertaking urban renewal projects within the territorial boundaries of incorporated areas, shall receive a resolution from the governing body of the incorporated area, stating approval of the urban renewal plan or plans.

#### Subdivision 2. Urban Renewal Property

##### Sec. 2-261. Disposal of property; powers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-261 (2026)

(a) The County may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property or any interest therein acquired for it by an urban renewal project, for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, educational, or other uses or for public use, or may retain such property or interest for public use, in accordance with the urban renewal plan, subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land, as it may deem to be necessary or desirable to assist in preventing the development or spread of future slums or blighted areas or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this Subdivision. The purchasers or lessees and their successors and assigns shall be obligated to devote such real property only to the uses specified in the urban renewal plan, and may be obligated to comply with such other requirements as the County may determine to be in the public interest, including the obligation to begin within a reasonable time any improvements on such real property required by the urban renewal plan. Such real property or interest shall be sold, leased, otherwise transferred, or retained at not less than its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan. In determining the fair value of real property for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan, the County shall take into account and give consideration to the uses provided in such plan; the restrictions upon, and the covenants, conditions, and obligations assumed by the purchaser or lessee or by the County retaining the property; and the objectives of such plan for the prevention of the recurrence of slum or blighted areas. The County in any instrument of conveyance to a private purchaser or lessee may provide that such purchaser or lessee shall be without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the real property without the prior written consent of the County until he has completed the construction of any or all improvements which he has obligated himself to construct thereon.

(b) Real property acquired by the County which, in accordance with the provisions of the urban renewal plan, is to be transferred, shall be transferred as rapidly as feasible in the public interest consistent with the carrying out of the provisions of the urban renewal plan. Any contract for such transfer and the urban renewal plan (or such part or parts of such contract or plan as the municipality may determine) may be recorded in the land records of the County in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice thereof.

##### Sec. 2-262. Disposal of urban renewal property

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-262 (2026)

(a) The County may dispose of real property in an urban renewal area to private persons only under reasonable competitive bidding procedures as it shall prescribe. The County may, by public notice by publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the community (not less than sixty (60) days prior to the execution of any contract to sell, lease or otherwise transfer real property and prior to the delivery of any instrument of conveyance with respect thereto under the provisions of this Division) invite proposals from and make available all pertinent information to private redevelopers or any persons interested in undertaking to redevelop or rehabilitate an urban renewal area, or any part thereof.

(b) The notice shall identify the area, or portion thereof, and state that proposals shall be made by those interested within a specified period of not less than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication of the notice. Any further available information may be obtained at the office designated in the notice.

(c) The County shall consider all such redevelopment or rehabilitation proposals and the financial and legal ability of the persons making such proposal to carry them out, and may negotiate with any persons for proposals for the purchase, lease or other transfer of any real property acquired by the County in the urban renewal area. The County may accept such proposals as it deems to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of this Division. Thereafter, the County executes and delivers contracts, deeds, leases and other instruments and takes all steps necessary to effectuate such transfers.

##### Sec. 2-263. Temporary operation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-263 (2026)

The County may temporarily operate and maintain real property acquired by it in an urban renewal area for or in connection with an urban renewal project pending the disposition of the real property as authorized in this Division, without regard to the provisions of Section 2-261, for such uses and purposes as may be deemed desirable even though not in conformity with the urban renewal plan.

##### Sec. 2-264. Execution of title

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-264 (2026)

Any instrument executed by the County and purporting to convey any right, title, or interest in any property under this Division shall be conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with the provisions of this Division insofar as title or other interest of any bona fide purchaser, lessees, or transferees of such property is concerned.

##### Sec. 2-265. Residential housing

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-265 (2026)

In the event that urban renewal plans involve removal of residential housing, provisions and plans shall be made for their replacement with adequate facilities for the residents so displaced.

##### Sec. 2-266. Eminent domain

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-266 (2026)

Condemnation of land or property under the provisions of this Division shall be in accordance with the procedure provided in Title 12, Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto.

##### Sec. 2-267. Private enterprise; encouragement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-267 (2026)

The County to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this Division, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the County as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of any urban renewal area by private enterprise. The County shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this Division.

##### Sec. 2-268. General obligation bonds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-268 (2026)

For the purpose of financing and carrying out of an urban renewal project and related activities, the County may issue and sell its general obligation bonds. Any bonds issued by the County pursuant to this Division shall be issued in the manner and within the limitations prescribed by applicable law for the issuance and authorizations of general obligation bonds by such County and also within such limitations as shall be determined by the County.

#### Subdivision 3. Revenue Bonds

##### Sec. 2-269. Revenue bonds; payment pledge; trust

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-269 (2026)

(a) In addition to the authority conferred by Section 2-268 the County shall issue revenue bonds to finance the undertaking of any urban renewal project and related activities. It shall issue refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of such bonds previously issued by it. Such bonds shall be made payable, as to both principal and interest, solely from the income, proceeds, revenues, and funds of the County derived from or held in connection with its undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects under this Division.

(b) Payment of such bonds, both as to principal and interest, may be further secured by a pledge of any loan, grant, or contribution from the Federal Government or other source, in aid of any urban renewal projects of the County under this Division, and by a mortgage of any such urban renewal projects, or any part thereof, title to which is in the County.

(c) In addition, the County may enter into an indenture of trust with any private banking institution of this State having trust powers and may make in such indenture of trust such covenants and commitments as may be required by any purchaser for the adequate security of the bonds.

##### Sec. 2-270. Bond provisions and exceptions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-270 (2026)

Bonds issued under this Division shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction, shall not be subject to the provisions of any other law or charter relating to the authorization, issuance or sale of bonds, and are hereby specifically exempted from the restrictions contained in Sections 9, 10, and 11 of Article 31 of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition, as amended). Bonds issued under the provisions of this Division are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempted from all taxes.

##### Sec. 2-271. Issuance of bonds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-271 (2026)

Bonds issued under this Division shall be authorized by ordinance of the Council and may be issued in one (1) or more series. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form either with or without coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium or payment, at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium), be secured in such manner, and have such other characteristics, as may be provided by such resolution or trust indenture or mortgage issued pursuant thereto.

##### Sec. 2-272. Sale of bonds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-272 (2026)

Bonds issued under this Division may be sold at not less than par at public sales held after notice published prior to such sale in a newspaper having a general circulation in the County and in such other medium of publication as the County may determine or may be exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par. Such bonds may be sold to the Federal Government at private sale at not less than par, and, in the event less than all of the authorized principal amount of such bonds is sold to the Federal Government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the County of not to exceed the interest cost to the County of the portion of the bonds sold to the Federal Government.

##### Sec. 2-273. Officials' signatures

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-273 (2026)

In case any of the public officials of the County whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons issued under this Division cease to be such officials before delivery of such bond or, in the event any such officials cease to be public officials after the date of issue of the bonds, the bonds shall nevertheless be valid and binding obligations of the County in accordance with their terms. Any provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this Division shall be fully negotiable.

##### Sec. 2-274. Suit on bonds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-274 (2026)

In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this Division or the security therefor, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the County in connection with an urban renewal project, as herein defined, shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for such purpose. Such project shall be conclusively deemed to have been planned, located, and carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Division.

##### Sec. 2-275. Investments in bonds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-275 (2026)

(a) All banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking or investment business; all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, trustees, and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, monies, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the County pursuant to this Division provided that such bonds and other obligations are secured by an agreement between the issuer and the Federal Government in which the issuer agrees to borrow from the Federal Government and the Federal Government agrees to lend to the issuer, prior to the maturity of such bonds or other obligations, monies in an amount which (together with any other monies irrevocably committed to the payment of principal and interest on such bonds or other obligations) will suffice to pay the principal of such bonds or other obligations with interest to maturity thereon.

(b) Such monies under the terms of the agreement are required to be used for the purpose of paying the principal of and the interest on such bonds or other obligations at their maturity. Such bonds and other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this Section to authorize any persons, political subdivisions and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any bonds or other obligations. Nothing contained in this Section with regard to legal investments shall be construed as relieving any person of any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.

##### Sec. 2-276. Review and approval

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-276 (2026)

All plans, whether preliminary or final, prepared or presented under the provisions of this Division by the County shall not conflict with, and shall conform to the master plan for the County. This Section shall be construed to mean that all urban renewal plans affecting a change in zoning shall be reviewed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Any zoning amendments pursuant to this urban renewal program shall be approved by the District Council.

### Division 16. County Records and Expenses

#### Sec. 2-277. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-277 (2026)

(a) As used in this Division:

  (1) Nonrecord shall mean the types of materials defined as nonrecord by Section 179, Article 41, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, 1957.

  (2) Photographs shall mean photographs, photocopies, or microphotographs.

  (3) Record shall mean any book, paper, photograph, map, or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristic, created or received by any department in pursuance of law or in connection with the transaction of public business, and preserved or deemed appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, procedures, decisions, or operations of such department, or because of the informational value of the data contained therein.

  (4) Record retention schedule shall mean an itemized list of the retention periods established for the records of a department pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-278 and 2-279.

  (5) Records Management Officer shall mean the Chief, Administrative Services Division, or any other person so designated by the Council.

  (6) The Records Management Program shall mean and include records storage; forms management; microfilm and information retrieval; creation of record retention schedules; and disposal of records.

  (7) Retention period shall mean the period of time for which a record shall be retained.

#### Sec. 2-278. Records Management Officer; powers and duties; department heads

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-278 (2026)

(a) The Records Management Officer shall have primary responsibility for the development and administration of a continuing records management program for the records of each department of the County. In addition to, and not by way of limitation of, his general responsibility for the records management program, he shall have the following express responsibilities, duties and powers in connection with the records activities of each department of the County:

  (1) Establish standards, procedures, and techniques for the effective management of County records.

  (2) Prepare record retention schedules providing for the retention of County records of continuing value and for the prompt and orderly disposal of County records no longer possessing sufficient administrative, legal, or fiscal value to warrant their further preservation. Prior to becoming operative, such retention schedules shall receive the written approval of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Hall of Records Commission.

  (3) Review proposals for the purchase or rental of filing equipment, microfilm or photocopying devices, and make recommendations thereon to the department heads.

  (4) Review all proposals to microfilm records, whether or not the ultimate destruction of the original records is involved.

  (5) Consult with and advise the departments in an effort to achieve uniformity of new forms.

  (6) Inspect records and records management practices of all executive departments.

  (7) Organize and administer a records storage center or centers for the inactive records of the County.

  (8) Develop, publish, and enforce standards of classifying, indexing, and filing records.

  (9) Require such reports as he deems necessary.

  (10) Assist office and department heads in training files and records personnel.

(b) The head of each department shall:

  (1) Cooperate with the Records Management Officer in the preparation of records retention schedules made by him pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

  (2) Comply with the rules, regulations, standards, and procedures issued by the Records Management Officer with respect to the retention, disposal and storage, and photographic reproduction of departmental records.

  (3) Designate an employee to provide liaison with the Records Management Officer and assist him in carrying out the program in his department.

#### Sec. 2-279. Maintenance of records involving County interests

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-279 (2026)

The Chief Administrative Officer, acting as custodian, shall maintain all deeds, bonds, contracts, releases, executive orders and directions, and other papers and instruments involving the legal interest of the County and any of its agencies, offices, and departments. Subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 203 of Charter as effective on February 8, 1971, the above papers and instruments shall be maintained solely for reference and examination by the public. Any person may have access to them during business hours. The above papers and instruments shall be in addition to those maintained for any other purpose.

#### Sec. 2-280. Disposal of records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-280 (2026)

(a) Records created or received by the County government in the course of official business are the property of the County government and shall not be destroyed, sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of except in a manner prescribed by record retention schedules approved as provided in this Division.

(b) When records are disposed of, a certificate of disposal, listing the records and certifying to their disposal, shall be filed with the Hall of Records of the State.

(c) Records of archives of the County which are deemed to have historical significance may, at the discretion of the Records Management Officer and with the approval of the County Executive, be lent to any responsible organization or group. They shall be properly preserved, displayed, indexed, and made available for reference purposes by such organization.

#### Sec. 2-281. Charter, resolutions, acts, and ordinances; maintenance

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-281 (2026)

The Clerk of the Council, acting as custodian, shall maintain in the offices of the Council at Upper Marlboro, Maryland, records containing a signed copy of the minutes of each meeting of the board of commissioners held on or after July 1, 1950, and a signed copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Council held on or after February 8, 1971, and records containing an attested copy of each resolution adopted by the board of commissioners on or after July 1, 1950, and on or after February 8, 1971, records containing an attested copy of all acts, ordinances, and resolutions adopted pursuant to Charter, all records of the District Council and the official copy of Charter. Such records shall be in addition to those maintained for any other purpose, and shall be maintained solely for reference and examination by the public, and any person may have access to them during business hours. Records which are microfilmed or duplicated from the originals and maintained by the Clerk in lieu of the original documents shall satisfy the provisions of this Section.

#### Sec. 2-282. Certification and copying documents; fee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-282 (2026)

(a) Any person authorized by law to inspect any County record, document, or written matter shall be entitled to receive a copy thereof upon paying the actual cost of reproducing the document requested, or the cost as determined by the Council and published with the document, or by separate listing as the reasonable cost to the County for publishing.

(b) There shall be no charge for documents which the County publishes for public information or is required by law to provide at no charge. Public information documents shall, however, only be available free of charge so long as they are in supply for distribution.

(c) For an additional fee of fifty cents ($.50) per certification, the department head or custodian of the document shall deliver to the applicant a written statement that the attached copies of documents are true copies of documents in his possession on which he has written true copy test with his signature underneath, and he shall so write on the copies true copies test with his signature.

#### Sec. 2-283. Property acquired by officials; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-283 (2026)

Every member of the County Police Force, the Sheriff and all deputies, the County Medical Examiner, and all other law enforcement officers and public officials, except members of the Department of Maryland State Police, shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, deliver to the property clerk for immediate registering in the property record book all property and money coming into their possession in any manner whatever by reason of their official duties. The clerk shall give a receipt for and retain all such property, except as otherwise provided in this Code.

#### Sec. 2-284. Newspapers of record; bonds; obligations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-284 (2026)

(a) All newspapers of record, as defined in Section 1008 of the Charter, shall post a bond of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to indemnify the County, against any loss by reason of failure of a newspaper of record to advertise as ordered by the County, or by reason of making a material mistake in an advertisement ordered by the County. This compensation shall be for the purpose of paying the costs of proper readvertisement in all newspapers of record.

(b) All newspapers of record of the County, upon accepting designation as a newspaper of record, shall be obligated to print announcements, advertisements, etc., in a timely manner, as ordered by the County. The repeated failure to advertise in a timely manner shall be grounds for the County to cancel its designation as a newspaper of record. The County shall give four (4) weeks public notice and provide for a public hearing before canceling the newspaper's designation as a newspaper of record.

#### Sec. 2-285. Agencies receiving County funds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-285 (2026)

All agencies and organizations, except incorporated municipalities and bi-county commissions for which other provision is made by law, that receive County funds shall file a report with the Council, semiannually, showing a financial statement of such agency or organization listing the County funds received and the expenditure thereof. The Council shall publish such report, or a consolidation of such reports, to the extent that they may deem proper.

#### Sec. 2-286. Contracts and agreements with Federal Government

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-286 (2026)

All contracts and agreements with the Federal Government or any agency thereof shall be authorized by Council order identifying the contract. Such authorization shall constitute a finding by the Council that the contract is in the public interest and for a public purpose without an express recital thereof or passage of a special ordinance.

#### Sec. 2-287. County employees; legal fees; expenses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-287 (2026)

Prince George's County is hereby authorized and empowered to establish, maintain, and operate a fund or procure an appropriate insurance policy which may be appropriated and levied for in the annual budget of said County or from any other general or contingency funds available for appropriation by the County Council to provide for legal fees and expenses of all County employees who, in a civil or criminal case, including a disciplinary proceeding or an appeal therefrom, are wrongfully charged with or accused of the commission of any wrong or crime as a result of any act done in the normal and natural course of his official duties and within the scope of his employment. Such fund may be expended upon order of the County Executive to pay all or part of the legal expenses of such County employee upon the County Executive's determination that such expenditure is in the best interest of the County, the public, and the County employee charged or accused.

#### Sec. 2-288. License Commissioners inspectors; expenses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-288 (2026)

(a) The following provisions shall apply to Board of License Commissioners inspectors for the official use of their automobile:

  (1) Each full-time inspector shall be entitled to ten cents ($.10) a mile for each mile that they use their own automobile in their official duties up to a maximum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) during the fiscal year.

  (2) Each part-time inspector shall be entitled to ten cents ($.10) a mile for each mile that they use their own automobile in their official duties up to a maximum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) during the fiscal year.

  (3) Payments shall be made monthly on vouchers submitted by the Chief Inspector and approved by the Chairman of the Board of License Commissioners.

### Division 17. Code of Ethics

#### Sec. 2-289. Short Title

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-289 (2026)

This Division may be cited as the Prince George's County Code of Ethics.

#### Sec. 2-290. Statement of purpose and policy

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-290 (2026)

(a) The Prince George's County Council, recognizing that our system of representative government is dependent in part upon the people maintaining the highest trust in their public officials and employees, finds and declares that the people have a right to be assured that the impartiality and independent judgement of public officials and employees will be maintained.

(b) It is evident that this confidence and trust is eroded when the conduct of the County's business is subject to improper influence and even the appearance of improper influence.

(c) For the purpose of guarding against improper influence, the County Council enacts this Code of Ethics to require County elected officials, officials, employees, and individuals appointed to boards and commissions to disclose their financial affairs and to set minimum standards for their conduct of local business.

(d) It is the intention of the Council that this Division, except its provisions for criminal sanctions, be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.

#### Sec. 2-291. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-291 (2026)

(a) The words used in this Division shall have their normal accepted meanings except as set forth below:

  (1) Board means the Prince George's County Board of Ethics established pursuant to Section 2-292(a) of this Division.

  (2) Business entity means any corporation, general or limited partnership, sole proprietorship (including a private consultant operation), joint venture, unincorporated association or firm, institution, trust, foundation, or other organization, whether or not operated for profit. Business entity does not include a governmental entity.

  (3) Compensation means any money or thing of value, regardless of form, received or to be received by any individual covered by this Division from an employer for service rendered. If lobbying is only a portion of a person's employment, "compensation" means a prorated amount based on the time devoted to lobbying compared to the time devoted to other employment duties. For reporting purposes, a prorated amount shall be labeled as such.

  (4) Doing business with means:

    (A) Having or negotiating a contract that involves the commitment (either in a single or combination of transactions) of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or more of County or County-controlled funds; or

    (B) Being regulated by or otherwise under the authority of the County; or

    (C) Being registered as a lobbyist in accordance with Section 2-295 of this Division.

  (4.1) Elected official means any individual who holds an elective office of the County. Elected official does not include the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court.

  (4.2) Employee means an individual who is employed by the County. Employee does not include an elected local official. Employee does not include an employee of:

    (A) The offices of the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court;

    (B) The County Health Department; or

    (C) The County Department of Social Services.

  (5) Financial interest means:

    (A) Ownership of any interest as the result of which the owner has received, within the past three (3) years, or is presently receiving, or in the future is entitled to receive, more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per year; or

    (B) Ownership, or the ownership of securities of any kind representing or convertible into ownership, of more than three percent (3%) of a business entity by a County official or employee, or the spouse of an official or employee.

  (6) Gift means the transfer of anything of economic value regardless of the form without adequate and lawful consideration. "Gift" does not include the solicitation, acceptance, receipt, or regulation of political campaign contributions regulated in accordance with the provisions of Article 33, Sec. 26-1 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, or any other provision of State or local law regulating the conduct of elections or the receipt of political campaign contributions.

  (7) Honorarium means the payment of money or anything of value for:

    (A) Speaking to, participating in, or attending a meeting, conference, or other function; or

    (B) Writing an article, other than a book, that has been or is intended to be published.

  (8) Interest means any legal or equitable economic interest, whether or not subject to an encumbrance or a condition, which is owned or held, in whole or in part, jointly or severally, directly or indirectly. For purposes of Section 2-294 of this Division, "interest" applies to any interests held at any time during the reporting period for which a required statement is to be filed. "Interest" does not include:

    (A) An interest held in the capacity of a personal agent, personal representative, custodian, fiduciary, or trustee, unless the holder has an equitable interest in the subject matter;

    (B) An interest in a time or demand deposit in a financial institution;

    (C) An interest in an insurance policy or endowment policy or annuity contract under which an insurer promises to pay a fixed amount of money either in a lump sum or periodically for life or some other specified period;

    (D) A common trust fund or a trust which forms part of a pension or profit sharing plan which has more than twenty-five (25) participants and which has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a qualified trust under the Internal Revenue Code.

    (E) A college savings plan under the Internal Revenue Code.

  (8.1) Lobbyist means a person required to register and report expenses related to lobbying under Section 2-295 of this Division.

  (9) Lobbying means:

    (A) Communicating in the presence of a County official or employee with the intent to influence any official action of that official or employee; or

    (B) Engaging in activities having the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with a County official or employee with the intent to influence that official or employee.

  (10) Official means an elected official, an employee of the County, or a person appointed to or employed by the County or any County agency, board, commission, or similar entity whether or not paid in whole or in part with County funds and whether or not compensated.

  (11) Person includes an individual or business entity.

  (12) Quasi-governmental agency means an entity that is created by State statute that performs a public function, and that is supported in whole or in part by the State but is managed privately.

#### Sec. 2-292. Administration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-292 (2026)

(a) There is a Prince George's County Board of Ethics which shall be composed of five (5) members, appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. All members shall reside in and be qualified voters of the County. Rejection of any nominee to this Board shall be by vote of a majority of the full Council. No more than three (3) members of the Board may be of the same political party. The Board shall elect one (1) member as Chairman. The term of the Chairman is one year. The Chairman may be re-elected. No member of the Board shall be an officer or employee of the County.

  (1) The term of office of each member of the Board shall be for three (3) years and staggered so that the terms of no more than two members shall expire in any year. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which one's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed in the same manner as prescribed in the preceding paragraph of this Section and shall serve for the remainder of such term. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. A member may serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

  (2) When the County Executive finds that a member is temporarily or permanently incapacitated, he shall, by Executive Order, designate a substitute member of the Board of the same political party to serve in the regular member's place during such incapacity; and while so serving the said substitute member shall have all the powers and authority and be subject to all the duties of any regularly appointed member of the Board of Ethics. If, in the judgment of the Chairman, the lack of attendance of any member of the Board is impeding the work of the Board, the Chairman shall so notify the County Executive and the County Council.

  (3) The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman, and at such other times as may be requested by the County Executive or County Council, provided that the Board shall hold a minimum of five (5) scheduled meetings per year.

    (A) Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

  (4) The Board shall be assisted in carrying out its responsibilities by the Office of Ethics and Accountability. If a conflict of interest under Section 2-293 of this Division or other conflict prohibits the County Attorney or the Office of Ethics and Accountability from assisting the Board in a matter, the County shall provide sufficient funds for the Board to hire independent counsel for the duration of the conflict.

  (5) The County Executive shall furnish the Board stenographic services, physical facilities, and other necessary administrative services and employees.

  (6) The Board shall submit not later than August 30 of each year to the County Executive and to the County Council a report of its activities under this law covering the immediately preceding calendar year, including a summary statement concerning the nature of all complaints filed with it, its decisions, and advisory opinions; provided, however, that all such information shall meet the requirements for confidentiality contained in this Section. The report shall also contain information relating to the most common errors made in the Financial Disclosure Statements filed with the Board.

  (7) The Board shall make recommendations for legislation as it deems appropriate.

(b) The Board shall be the advisory body responsible for interpreting this Division and advising persons subject to it as to its application.

(c) The Board shall be responsible for hearing and deciding, on advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability (or other legal counsel if appropriate), all complaints filed regarding alleged violations of this Division by any person.

(d) The Board or an office designated by the Board retain as a public record all forms submitted by any person in accordance with this Division for at least four years after receipt by the Board.

(e) The Board shall be responsible for conducting a public information and education program regarding the purpose and implementation of this Division.

(f) The Board shall certify to the State Ethics Commission on or before October 1 of each year that the County is in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, for elected local officials.

(g) The Board shall determine if changes to this Division are required to be in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, and shall forward any recommended changes and amendments to the County Council for enactment.

(h) Any official or other person subject to the provisions of this Division may request an advisory opinion from the Board concerning the application of this Division. The Board shall respond promptly to these requests, providing interpretations of this Division based on the facts provided or reasonably available to the Board within 60 days of the request. Copies of these interpretations, with the identity of the subject deleted, shall be published and otherwise made available to the public in accordance with any applicable State or Prince George's County law regarding public records. The Board may adopt additional policies and procedures related to the advisory opinion request process.

(i) Any person may file with the Board a complaint alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this Division. These complaints shall be written and under oath and may be referred to the Office of Ethics and Accountability or other legal counsel, if appropriate, for investigation and review. If, after receiving an investigative report, the Board determines that there are insufficient facts upon which to base a determination of a violation, it may dismiss the complaint. If there is a reasonable basis for believing a violation has occurred, then the subject of the complaint shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with the Board's applicable rules of procedure for actions taken on the record. Any final determination resulting from the hearing shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law. Upon a finding of a violation, the Board may take any enforcement action provided for in accordance with Section 2-297 of this Division. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, following the filing of a complaint, and unless and until the matter is referred for prosecution or a finding of a violation has been made, the proceedings, meetings, and activities of the Board and its staff in connection with the complaint shall be conducted in a confidential manner. Failure of the Board or its staff to maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in connection with the complaint shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalty set forth in Section 1-123 of this Code. A finding of a violation is public information. The Board may adopt additional policies and procedures related to complaints, complaint hearings, the use of independent investigators and staff, and cure and settlement agreements.

(j) The Board shall hold a public hearing to review the propriety of any transaction involving the acquisition, lease, or disposition of real property between the County and:

  (1) Any person required to file a financial disclosure statement pursuant to Section 2-294 of this Code, or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of such person; or

  (2) Any official elected pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Maryland to serve the residents of Prince George's County, or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of such person; or

  (3) Any business entity in which a person described in (1) or (2), above, has a legal or equitable financial interest.

At the conclusion of the hearing the Board shall issue its determination as to whether such transaction is in compliance with the provisions of this Division. The Board shall publish notice of the public hearing in the County newspapers of record. Such notice shall reflect the nature of the transaction to be reviewed and the parties involved.

(k) The Board may assess a late fee of $2.00 per day up to a maximum of $250.00 for a failure to timely file a financial disclosure statement required under Section 2-294 of this Division, and may assess a late fee of $10.00 per day up to a maximum of $250.00 for a failure to timely file a lobbyist registration or lobbyist report required under Section 2-295 of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-293. Prohibited conduct and interests

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-293 (2026)

(a) Participation Prohibitions. Except as permitted by Board regulations or opinion, an official or employee may not participate in:

  (1) Any matter, except in the exercise of an administrative or ministerial duty which does not affect the disposition or decision with respect to that matter, if, to their knowledge, they, their spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister has an interest therein.

  (2) Any matter, except in the exercise of an administrative or ministerial duty which does not affect the disposition or decision with respect to the matter, when any of the following is a party thereto:

    (A) Any business entity in which he has a direct financial interest of which he may reasonably be expected to know;

    (B) Any business entity of which he is an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, or in which any of the above-listed relatives has this interest;

    (C) Any business entity with which he or, to his knowledge, any of the relatives listed in paragraph (1) of this Subsection is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment;

    (D) Any business entity which is a party to an existing contract with the official or employee, or which the official or employee knows is a party to a contract with any of the above-named relatives, if the contract could reasonably be expected to result in a conflict between the private interests of the official or employee and his official duties;

    (E) Any entity doing business with the County in which a direct financial interest is owned by another entity in which the official or employee has a direct financial interest, if he may be reasonably expected to know of both direct financial interests; or

    (F) Any business entity which the official or employee knows is his creditor or obligee, or that of any of the relatives listed in paragraph (1) of this Subsection, with respect to a thing of economic value and which, by reason thereof, is in a position to affect directly and substantially the interest of the official or employee or any of the above-named relatives.

    (G) A former regulated lobbyist who is or becomes subject to regulation under this title as a County official or employee may not participate in a case, contract, or other specific matter as a County official or employee for one calendar year after the termination of the registration of the former regulated lobbyist if the former regulated lobbyist previously assisted or represented another party for compensation in the matter.

  (3) If a disqualification pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of this Subsection leaves any body with less than a quorum capable of acting, or if the disqualified official or employee is required by law to act or is the only person authorized to act, the disqualified person shall disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict and may participate or act.

  (4) The prohibitions of paragraph (1) of this Subsection do not apply:

    (A) to a police officer or fire/emergency medical service employee who is exercising the employee's official duties in an emergency affecting a business or property in which the employee or a relative of the employee has an interest under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2); or

    (B) if participation is otherwise allowed by regulation or opinion of the Board.

(b) Employment Restrictions.

  (1)

    (A) Except as permitted by regulation of the Board when such interest is disclosed or when the employment does not create a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict, an official or employee may not:

      (i) Be employed by, or have a financial interest in, any entity subject to his authority or that of the County agency, board, or commission with which he is affiliated or any entity which is negotiating or has entered a contract with that agency, board, or commission; or

      (ii) Hold any other employment relationship which would impair the impartiality or independence of judgment of the official or employee.

    (B) This prohibition does not apply to:

      (i) An official or employee who is appointed to a regulatory or licensing authority pursuant to a statutory requirement that persons subject to the jurisdiction of the authority be represented in appointments to it;

      (ii) Subject to other provisions of law, including this Section 2-293, a member of a board or commission in regard to a financial interest or employment held at the time of appointment, provided the financial interest or employment is publicly disclosed to the appointing authority and Board; or

      (iii) An official or employee whose duties are ministerial, if the private employment or financial interest does not create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, as permitted and in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; or

      (iv) Employment or financial interests allowed by regulation of the Board if the employment does not create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest or the financial interest is disclosed.

  (2) Post-employment limitations and restrictions.

    (A) With the exception of former members of the County Council, a former official or employee may not assist or represent any party other than the County for compensation in a case, contract, or other specific matter involving the County if that matter is one in which they significantly participated as an official or employee. A specific matter may be one in which there is the same basic facts, related issues, and information, involving the same or related parties, and may be one in which there exists a continuing existence of an important County interest, as well as other considered factors.

    (B) Until the conclusion of one calendar year from the date the official leaves County office, a former member of the County Council may not assist or represent another party for compensation in a matter that is the subject of legislative action.

    (C) A former member of the County Council may not assist or represent another party for compensation in any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding in which they significantly participated in or voted on as a member of the County Council.

  (3) An official or employee may not assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in any matter before or involving the County, other than in a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.

(c) Use of Prestige of Office. An official or employee may not intentionally use the prestige of his office for his own private gain or that of another. The performance of usual and customary constituent services, without additional compensation, does not constitute the use of the prestige of office for an elected official's or employee's private gain or that of another.

  (1) An official or employee shall not engage in the following:

    (A) An official may not directly or indirectly initiate a solicitation for a person to retain the compensated services of a particular regulated lobbyist or lobbying firm.

    (B) An official, other than an elected official, or employee may not use public resources or the title of the official or employee to solicit a contribution as that term is defined in the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

    (C) An elected official may not use public resources to solicit a contribution as that term is defined in the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (2) The prohibition in this subsection does not apply to a police officer's exercise of the officer's police authority during outside employment that has been approved by the officer's appointing authority.

(d) Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts.

  (1) An official or employee may not solicit any gift.

  (2) An official or employee may not directly solicit or facilitate the solicitation of a gift, on behalf of another person, from an individual regulated lobbyist.

  (3) No official or employee may knowingly accept any gift, directly or indirectly, from any person that he knows or has reason to know:

    (A) Is doing business with or seeking to do business with the Council, as to members thereof, or, as to other officials or employees, with their office, agency, board, or commission;

    (B) Has financial interests that may be substantially and materially affected, in a manner distinguishable from the public generally, by the performance or nonperformance of his official duty; or

    (C) Is engaged in an activity regulated or controlled by the official's or employee's governmental unit; or

    (D) Is a lobbyist with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the official or employee; or

    (E) Is an association or any entity acting on behalf of an association that is engaged only in representing counties or municipal corporations.

  (4) Unless a gift of any of the following would tend to impair the impartiality and the independence of judgment of the official or employee receiving it or, if of significant value, would give the appearance of doing so, or, if of significant value, the recipient official or employee believes, or has reason to believe, that it is designed to do so, paragraph (3) does not apply to:

    (A) Meals and beverages consumed in the presence of the donor or sponsoring entity;

    (B) Ceremonial gifts or awards which have insignificant monetary value;

    (C) Unsolicited gifts of nominal value that do not exceed $20.00 in cost or trivial items of informational value;

    (D) Reasonable expenses for food, travel, lodging, and scheduled entertainment of the official or the employee at a meeting which is given in return for participation in a panel or speaking engagement at the meeting;

    (E) Gifts of tickets or free admission extended to an elected official to attend charitable, cultural, or political events, if the purpose of this gift or admission is a courtesy or ceremony extended to the office;

    (F) A specific gift or class of gifts which the Council or the Board exempts from the operation of this Section upon a finding, in writing, that acceptance of the gift or class of gifts would not be detrimental to the impartial conduct of the business of the County and that the gift is purely personal and private in nature;

    (G) Gifts from a person related by blood or marriage, or a spouse, child, ward, financially dependent parent, or other relative who shares the official's or employee's legal residence, or a child, ward, parent, or other relative over whose financial affairs the person has legal or actual control; or

    (H) Honoraria, for speaking to or participating in a meeting, except as provided in Subsection (e) of this Section.

(e) Honoraria. Except as provided in this Subsection, an official may not accept an honorarium if:

  (1) The payer of the honorarium has an interest that may be substantially and materially affected, in a manner distinguishable from the public generally, by the performance or nonperformance of the individual's official duty; and

  (2) The offering of the honorarium is in any way related to the individual's official position.

  (3) The prohibition under this Subsection does not apply to acceptance or receipt gifts permitted under Subsection (d) of this Section.

  (4) The Board may provide for further exemptions from this Subsection as necessary.

(f) Use of Resources.

  (1) An official or employee may not use any County facility, property, or work time, or cause or direct any other official or employee to use a County facility, property or work time for personal use or for the use of another person unless the use is generally available to the public or authorized by a County law or regulation.

  (2) The prohibition in subsection (f)(1) does not apply to the use of County equipment and uniforms by police officers during the course of outside employment that has been expressly approved by the officer's appointing authority.

(g) Disclosure of Confidential Information. Other than in the discharge of his official duties, an official, employee or former official or employee may not disclose or use for his own economic benefit or that of another person, confidential information which he has acquired by reason of his public position and which is not available to the public.

(h) Exemptions and Waivers. The Board or, if appropriate, the Council, may, after consultation with the Office of Ethics and Accountability, grant exemptions to or modifications of this Section as to officials or employees when it finds that the application of this Section would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy and would significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service and if it also finds that the exemption of modification would not be contrary to the purposes of this Division. The Board or, if appropriate, the Council, may grant exceptions or modifications in accordance with this Section either on an individual basis, or, if appropriate, by general resolution.

(i) Participation in procurement.

  (1) An individual or a person that employs an individual who assists a County agency or unit in the drafting of specifications, an invitation for bids, or a request for proposals for a procurement may not submit a bid or proposal for that procurement, or assist or represent another person, directly or indirectly, who is submitting a bid or proposal for the procurement.

  (2) The Board may establish exemptions from the requirements of this Section for providing descriptive literature, sole source procurements, and written comments solicited by the procuring agency.

(j) An official or employee may not retaliate against an individual for reporting or participating in an investigation of a potential violation of the local ethics law or ordinance.

#### Sec. 2-293.01. County Council; affidavit of impartiality

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-293.01 (2026)

(a) A County Council Member who believes there to be an appearance of conflict or a possible actual conflict under Section 2-293 of this Code with respect to legislative matters pending before the County Council, who proposes to participate, may file a sworn statement with the Clerk of the Council and the Board of Ethics which describes the circumstances of the appearance of conflict or the possible actual conflict and the legislation to which it relates, asserting that the Council Member is able to vote and otherwise participate in legislative action relating thereto fairly, objectively, and in the public interest. All sworn statements filed pursuant to this Section are available for public review.

(b) A public statement filed pursuant to this Section shall be filed with the Board of Ethics sufficiently in advance of taking action for review by the Board of Ethics prior to the action or as soon as reasonably possible, whichever is sooner. The Board of Ethics shall review the statement prior to the proposed action by the Council Member where possible and advise the Council Member if it concurs in the determination that participation can be allowed under Section 2-293. Where the Board of Ethics is unable to review the statement prior to official action, it shall review the statement to determine if it concurs with the action of the Council Member. If the Board of Ethics does not concur with the Council Member, it may file a complaint, provide advice, or take other appropriate action. If a complaint is filed by or with the Board of Ethics relating to the action and disclosure, the Board of Ethics shall immediately provide written notice of the complaint to the Council Member.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 2-293, a Council Member who would be disqualified from participation in a legislative matter shall disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict and may participate if the disqualification would leave the body with less than a quorum capable of acting.

#### Sec. 2-294. Financial Disclosure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-294 (2026)

(a) The following elected officials, officials and employees and candidates for office as such officials or employees, when such positions are elective, are required to file the financial disclosure statements provided for in this Section:

  (1) Members of the County Council;

  (2) County Executive;

  (3) Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer;

  (4) Heads of all County Departments, agencies, and offices and their deputies or chief assistants;

  (5) Administrative Officer to County Council and Deputy;

  (6) Persons appointed to any of the exempt positions as immediate staff to the County Executive as defined in Section 902(5) of the County Charter;

  (7) Legislative Officer to County Council;

  (8) Zoning Hearing Examiners;

  (9) Clerk of the County Council;

  (10) County Auditor and Deputies or Chief Assistants to the County Auditor;

  (11) People's Zoning Counsel;

  (12) All County Inspectors, including but not limited to, all Building, Housing, Boiler, Electrical, Site, and Liquor Inspectors, all Zoning Enforcement Officers, and persons serving in supervisory positions to the above-enumerated positions if such supervisory persons are not required to file financial statements under other positions governed by this Section;

  (13) All Attorneys in the County Office of Law;

  (14) Members of the County Board of Library Trustees;

  (15) Director and Assistant Directors of the County Memorial Library System;

  (16) Members of the County Animal Control Commission;

  (17) Members of the County Board of Appeals;

  (18) Members of the County Consumer Protection Commission;

  (19) Executive Director of the County Consumer Protection Commission;

  (20) Members of the County Board of Electrical Examiners;

  (21) Members of the County Board of Ethics;

  (22) Members of the County Board of Registration for Building Contractors;

  (23) Members of the County Board of License Commissioners;

  (24) All voting members of the County Health Planning Advisory Committee;

  (25) Members of the Board of Directors of the County Housing Authority;

  (26) Director and Deputies or Chief Assistants of the County Housing Authority;

  (27) Members of the County Office of Human Rights;

  (28) Executive Director of the County Office of Human Rights;

  (29) Members of the County Landlord-Tenant Commission;

  (30) Executive Director of the County Landlord-Tenant Office;

  (31) Members of the County Personnel Board;

  (32) Attorneys to the County Commissions, Boards, and Committees;

  (33) Members of the Prince George's County Parking Authority;

  (34) Members of the Police Accountability Board; and

  (35) Members of the Administrative Charging Committee.

  (36) Any other officials, employees, and/or appointees of the County Government whom the County Executive shall by Executive Order designate for filing and who are directly responsible for making governmental decisions, policy or taking governmental action pursuant to any such decision or policy or recommending any such decision, policy or action with regard to:

    (A) Procurement or contracting;

    (B) Administering or monitoring grants or subsidies;

    (C) Planning and zoning;

    (D) Inspecting, licensing, regulating, or auditing any nongovernmental enterprise; and

    (E) Other activities where the decision, action or policy might have significant economic impact on the interests of any nongovernmental enterprise;

  (37) Any other officials, employees, and/or appointees of the County Government whom the County Executive shall by Executive Order designate for filing and who are dependent partly or wholly in their private interest by their association with the County Government, and in the course of their private duties and/or services utilize public equipment, supplies, property, or the influence of their public office.

  (38) Integrity and Compliance Officer.

  (39) Deputy Integrity and Compliance Officer.

(b) The following officials and employees shall file under oath or affirmation with the Board on or before the 30th day of April of each year during that person's term in office a copy of the financial disclosure statement which that person filed as required with the State Ethics Commission for the calendar year immediately preceding each such year in office. If the following officials and employees are not required to file financial disclosure statements with the State Ethics Commission, they shall file financial disclosure statements with the Board as required in Sections 2-294(c), (d), and (e):

  (1) Director of the County Department of Social Services and deputies or chief assistants to the Director;

  (2) County Health Officer and deputies or chief assistants to the Health Officer.

(c)

  (1) Each incumbent official and employee identified in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file under oath or affirmation with the Board on or before the 30th day of April of each year during that person's term in office, the statement required by this Section, for the calendar year immediately preceding each such year in office. An official or employee who has not filed the required statement and who is appointed to fill a vacancy to a position listed in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file a statement covering the preceding calendar year within thirty (30) days after appointment. Any official or employee who is required to file a statement and who leaves office or employment for any reason, other than the official's or employee's death, shall file, within sixty (60) days of leaving office or employment, the statement required by this Section, for the calendar year immediately preceding, unless a statement has previously been filed for that year, and any portion of the current calendar year during which that official or employee held office or employment.

  (2) Except for an official or employee who has filed a statement pursuant to paragraph (1), above, for the same year or portion of the same year for which a statement otherwise would be required to be filed by this Subsection, each candidate for nomination for, or election to, an office as an official or employee identified in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file under oath or affirmation with the Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors, together with his certificate of candidacy, the statement required by this Section, each year beginning with the year in which the certificate of candidacy is filed through the year of the election. If a candidate fails to file a statement required by this Section after written notice is provided by the Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors at least twenty (20) days before the last day for withdrawal of candidacy, the candidate is deemed to have withdrawn the candidacy. The Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors may not accept any certificate of nomination unless a statement in proper form has been filed. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a statement, the Board of Election Supervisors or the Clerk shall forward the statement or a copy thereof to the Board or an office designated by the Board.

  (3) A candidate to be an elected official shall file a statement required under this Section:

    (i) In the year the certificate of candidacy is filed, no later than the filing of the certificate of candidacy;

    (ii) In the year of the election, on or before the earlier of April 30 or the last day for withdrawal of candidacy; and

    (iii) In all other years for which a statement is required, on or before April 30.

(d) All statements filed pursuant to this Section shall be maintained as public records by the Board, or an office designated by the Board, and shall be made available, during normal office hours, for examination and copying by the public, subject, however, to such reasonable fees and administrative procedures as the Council or Board may establish from time to time. The forms shall be retained for four (4) years from the date of receipt. Any person examining or copying these statements shall be required to record his name, home address, and the name of the person whose disclosure statement was examined or copied. This record shall be forwarded within five business days to the person whose disclosure statement is so examined or copied.

  (1) The Board may not provide public access to a portion of a statement that is filed after January 1, 2019, that includes a person's home address, if the person has identified it as their home address.

  (2) The Board shall not provide public access to information related to consideration received from:

    (A) The University of Maryland Medical System;

    (B) A governmental entity of the State or local government in the State; or

    (C) A quasi-governmental entity of the State or local government in the State.

(e) All statements filed pursuant to this Section shall be on a form developed by the Board with the assistance of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, and shall disclose the following interests, if known:

  (1) Interests in Real Property. A schedule of all interests in real property wherever located. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:

    (A) The nature of the property and the location by street address, mailing address, or legal description of the property;

    (B) The nature and extent of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances thereon;

    (C) The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired;

    (D) The nature and amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired;

    (E) With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor, the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred, and the information set forth in subparagraphs (C) and (D) of this paragraph; and

    (F) The identity of any other person with an interest in the property.

  (2) Interests in Corporations and Partnerships. A schedule of all interests in any corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability corporation, whether or not the corporation does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:

    (A) The name and address of the principal office of the corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability corporation;

    (B) The nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances thereon, provided, however, that an amount of stock or like evidence of equity interest, at the option of the person making the report, may be reported by the number of shares held and, unless the corporation's stock is publicly traded on a stock exchange, in an over-the-counter market, or otherwise, the percentage of equity interest so held, instead of by dollar amount;

    (C) With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor and, if known, the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred; and

      (i) The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired; and

      (ii) The nature and the amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired.

  (3) Interests in other business entities doing business with the County. A schedule of all interests in any other business entity not reported pursuant to Section 2-294(e)(2), above, which does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:

    (A) The name and address of the principal office of the business entity;

    (B) The nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances;

    (C) With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor and the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred; and

    (D) With respect to any interest acquired during the year for which the statement is filed:

      (i) The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired; and

      (ii) The nature and the amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired.

  (4) Gifts. A schedule of each gift in excess of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) in value or a series of gifts totaling One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more from any one person received at any time during the year for which the statement is filed by the person making the statement, or by any other person at the direction of the person making the statement, from, or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person who does business with the County; provided, however, that neither gifts received from the spouse, children, or parents of the person making the statement need be disclosed. This schedule, as to each such gift, shall include:

    (A) The nature and value of the gift; and

    (B) The identity of the person from whom, or on behalf of whom, directly or indirectly, the gift was received.

  (5) Employment with or interest in entities doing business with the County. A schedule of all offices, directorships, and salaried employment held by the person making the statement or his spouse or dependent child at any time during the year for which the statement is filed in any corporation or other business entity which does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such office, directorship or salaried employment, shall include:

    (A) The name and address of the principal office of the business entity;

    (B) The title and nature of the office, directorship, or salaried employment held and the date it commenced; and

    (C) The name of each County agency with which the entity is involved as indicated by identifying one or more of the three categories of "doing business" set forth in Section 2-291(a)(4) of this Division.

  (6) Indebtedness to persons doing business with the County. A schedule of all indebtedness to entities doing business with or regulated by the persons specific County agency, department or board or commission which is owed at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, excluding retail credit accounts, by the person making the statement, or which is owed by his spouse or dependent child if the person making the statement was involved in the transaction giving rise to the debt. This schedule, as to each such liability, shall include:

    (A) The identity of the person to whom the liability was owed and the date it was incurred;

    (B) The amount of the liability owed as of the end of the year for which the statement is filed;

    (C) The terms of payment of the liability and the extent to which the principal amount of the liability was increased or reduced during the year; and

    (D) The security given, if any, for the liability.

  (7) List of family members employed by the County. A list identifying any spouse or dependent child of the person making the statement employed by the County in any capacity at any time during the year for which the statement is filed.

  (8) Source of Earned Income.

    (A) The name and address of each place of salaried employment and of each business entity of which the person or his spouse or dependent child was a sole or partial owner and from which the person, his spouse, or dependent child received earned income, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed.

    (B) A minor child's employment or business ownership need not be disclosed if the agency that employs the person making the statement does not regulate, exercise authority over, or contract with the place of employment or business entity of the minor child.

    (C) For a statement filed on or after January 1, 2019, if a spouse is a regulated lobbyist, must disclose the entities that has engaged the spouse to lobby on its behalf.

    (D) Relationship with University of Maryland Medical System, State or Local Government, or Quasi-Governmental Entity.

      (a) An individual shall disclose the information specified in General Provisions Article §5-607(j)(1) Annotated Code of Maryland, for any financial or contractual relationship with:

        (1) The University of Maryland Medical System;

        (2) A governmental entity of the State or a local government in the State; or

        (3) A quasi-governmental entity of the State or local government in the State.

      (b) For each financial or contractual relationship reported, the schedule shall include:

        (1) A description of the relationship;

        (2) The subject matter of the relationship; and

        (3) The consideration.

  (9) A schedule of all contributions, proceeds, and expenses associated with a testimonial for the person making the statement. The schedule shall also be submitted when the testimonial is for the person making the statement, but the contributions are made to any other person at the direction of the person making the statement.

  (10) An individual who is required to disclose the name of a business under this section shall disclose any other names that the business is trading as or doing business as.

  (11) Additional information. Such additional interests or information as the person making the statement wishes to disclose.

(f) Interests Attributable to Person Making Statement. For the purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of Subsection 2-294(e), and the disclosures therein required, the following shall be considered to be the interests of the person making the statement:

  (1) An interest held by a member of the individual's immediate family, if the interest was, at any time during the reporting period, directly or indirectly controlled by the individual.

  (2) An interest held, at any time during the applicable period, by:

    (A) A business entity in which the individual held a (10) % or greater interest;

    (B) A business entity described in section (i) of this subsection in which the business entity held a 25% or greater interest;

    (C) A business entity described in section (ii) of this subsection in which the business entity held a 50% or greater interest; and

    (D) A business entity in which the individual directly or indirectly, through an interest in one or a combination of other business entities, holds a 10% or greater interest.

  (3) An interest held by a trust or an estate in which, at any time during the reporting period;

    (A) The individual held a revisionary interest or was a beneficiary; or

    (B) If a revocable trust, the individual was a settlor.

(g) The statements submitted pursuant to this Section shall be reviewed by the Board for compliance with the provisions of this Section, and officials and employees shall be notified of any omissions or deficiencies. The Board should seek the advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, as appropriate. Evidence of any noncompliance with this Section shall be acted upon by the Board or referred to the Council for appropriate action to ensure compliance with this Section.

(h) The Board or, if appropriate, the Council may, after consultation with the Office of Ethics and Accountability, grant exemptions to or modifications of this Section as to officials or employees serving as members of Prince George's County boards and commissions, where it finds that the application of the Section would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy and would significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service and it also finds that the exemption or modification would not be contrary to the purposes of this Division.

(i) The County Executive may, by Executive Order, require persons holding County positions compensated in whole or in part by public funds and noncompensated County appointees to disclose annually, as public records, such relevant information concerning their financial affairs as he may deem necessary to promote the continued trust and confidence of the people in the Executive Branch of the County government.

#### Sec. 2-295. Lobbying Disclosure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-295 (2026)

(a) Except as provided in Subsections (l) and (m) of this Section, any person who engages in lobbying as defined in Section 2-291(a)(9) shall file and certify, under oath or affirmation, a lobbying registration with the Board on or before the beginning of the calendar year in which a person expects to lobby or within five (5) days after engaging in lobbying activities, if this person, during the calendar year, either:

  (1) Expends (exclusive of personal travel and subsistence expenses) in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in furtherance of this activity; or

  (2) Is compensated in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in connection with this activity; or

  (3) Expends in excess of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) engaging in activities having the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with an official with the intent to influence that official.

(b) Except as provided in Subsections (l) and (m) of this Section, any person who engages in lobbying before any Prince George's County executive or legislative officer, agency, board, or commission, and who, during the calendar year, expends in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on food, entertainment, or other gifts for any County official or employee (Executive or Legislative) in connection with these activities, shall file a lobbying registration with the Board on or before the beginning of the calendar year in which the person expects to lobby or within five (5) days after engaging in lobbying activities. Any person exempt by paragraph (m) shall file a short statement indicating that the person is exempt under Subsection (m). Any person exempt by paragraph (l) may file a short statement indicating the exemption under Subsection (l).

(c) The registration filed pursuant to Subsection (a) or (b) of this Section shall be dated and on a form developed by the Board with the assistance of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, and except for the short statements indicating any exemption under Subsections (l) and (m) shall include the following:

  (1) The lobbyist's full and legal name and permanent address;

  (2) The full and legal name and address, and nature of business of any person on whose behalf the lobbyist acts, or where the person is an association or corporation the full name and address of the association or corporation and the full name and address of the officer who authorized the lobbyist to act;

  (3) A statement of whether the person on whose behalf the lobbyist acts is exempt from registration pursuant to Subsection (m) of this Section;

  (4) The identification, by formal designation, if known, of matters on which the lobbyist expects to act;

  (5) Identification of the period of time (to be contained within a single calendar year) during which the lobbyist is authorized to engage in these activities, unless sooner terminated; and

  (6) The full legal signature of the lobbyist and, when appropriate, the person on whose behalf he acts, or an agent or authorized officer thereof.

(d) A person who engages in lobbying on behalf of more than one person shall file a separate registration for each such person.

(e) A person who engages in lobbying may terminate his registration by written notice to the Board. Any reports outstanding under Subsection (c) of this Section must be submitted with this notification. Termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after receipt by the Board of this notice properly filed.

(f) No person may engage in lobbying activities on behalf of another person or entity for compensation, the payment of which is contingent upon the passage or defeat of any action by the Council or the outcome of any executive action.

(g) Each lobbyist shall file with the Board one report covering the period beginning January 1 through December 31 filed by January 31 of the following year. If the lobbyist is not an individual, an authorized officer or agent of the entity shall sign the form. A separate activity report shall be filed for each person on whose behalf he acts. The report shall include:

  (1) A complete and current statement of the information required to be supplied pursuant to Subsection (c) of this Section.

  (2) Total expenditures on lobbying activities in each of the following categories:

    (A) Total compensation paid to the lobbyist not including expenses reported under subparagraphs (B) through (I), below. Total compensation includes salaries, compensation, or reimbursed expenses for the staff of the lobbyist;

    (B) Office expenses of the lobbyist not reported in subparagraph (A), above;

    (C) Professional and technical research and assistance not reported in subparagraph (A), above;

    (D) Publications which expressly encourage persons to communicate with Prince George's County officials or employees;

    (E) Names of witnesses, and the fees and expenses paid to each;

    (F) Meals and beverages for Prince George's County officials or employees or their spouses or dependent children;

    (G) Special events, including parties, dinners, athletic events, entertainment, and other functions to which officials or employees are invited;

    (H) Reasonable expenses for food, lodging, and scheduled entertainment of officials or employees for a meeting which is given in return for participation in a panel or speaking engagement at the meeting;

    (I) Other gifts to or for officials or employees or their spouses or dependent children; and

    (J) Other expenses.

  (3) Except for gifts reported in subparagraphs (2)(G) and (H), above, the name of each official or employee or his spouse or dependent child who has benefited from gifts from the lobbyist with a cumulative value of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00), or more, during the period covered by the report whether or not given in connection with the lobbyist's lobbying activities. When the Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) cumulative value is met or exceeded, all succeeding gifts shall also be itemized by date, beneficiary, amount or value, and nature of the gift. Expenses reported in subparagraphs (2)(G) and (H), above, shall be itemized as to date, location, and expense of the event, but allocation to individual officials or employees need not be listed.

(h)

  (1) If any report filed under Subsection (g) contains the name of an official or employee or his spouse or dependent child as required under paragraph (3), thereof, the Board shall notify the official or employee within thirty (30) days. The Board shall keep the report confidential for sixty (60) days following the receipt of it.

  (2) Following notification of the inclusion of his name or that of his spouse or dependent child, in a report filed by a lobbyist, an official or employee shall have thirty (30) days to file a written exception to the inclusion of his name or that of his spouse or dependent child.

(i) The Board may require submission of such other reports as it deems necessary.

(j) All registrations and reports filed pursuant to this Section shall be maintained by the Board, or an office designated by it, and shall be made available during normal office hours, for examination and copying by the public, subject, however, to such reasonable fees and administrative procedures as may be established by the Council or by the Board. The forms shall be retained for four (4) years from the date of receipt.

(k) The registration and reports filed pursuant to this Section shall be reviewed by the Board for compliance with the provisions of this Section, and persons engaging in lobbying activities shall be notified of any omissions or deficiencies. The Board shall seek the advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, as appropriate. Evidence of noncompliance with this Section shall be acted upon by the Board or referred to the Council or the State's Attorney for appropriate action.

(l) Exemption. The provisions of this Section do not apply to the following acts:

  (1) Professional services in drafting bills or in advising and rendering opinions to clients as to the construction and effect of proposed or pending Council actions when these services do not otherwise constitute lobbying activities;

  (2) Appearances before the Council upon its specific invitation or request but only if the person engages in no further or other activities in connection with the passage or defeat of Council actions;

  (3) Appearances as part of the official duties of a duly elected or appointed official or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State, or of the United States, and not in behalf of any other entity;

  (4) Actions of a publisher or working member of the press, radio, or television in the ordinary course of the business of disseminating news or making editorial comment to the general public who does not, however, engage in further or other lobbying that would directly and specifically benefit the economic, business, or professional interests of himself or his employer;

  (5) Appearances by an individual before the Council at the specific invitation or request of a registered lobbyist, provided no other lobbying act is undertaken, and provided the witness identifies himself to the Council as testifying at the request of the lobbyist;

  (6) The representation of a bona fide religious organization solely for the purpose of protecting the right of its own members to practice the doctrine of the organization;

  (7) Appearances as part of the official duties of an officer, director, member, or employee of an association engaged exclusively in lobbying for counties or municipalities and not on behalf of any other entity;

  (8) Appearances before a County agency upon the specific invitation or request of the agency if the person or entity engages in no further or other activities in connection with the passage or defeat of any agency executive action; and

  (9) Appearances by an individual before a County agency at the specific invitation or request of a registered lobbyist if the person or entity performs no other lobbying act and notifies the agency that the person or entity is testifying at the request of the lobbyist.

(m) Limited exemption. A person who would otherwise be required to file a registration and submit reports pursuant to Subsections (a), (b), and (g), above, is not required to file if he reasonably believes that all expenses incurred in connection with his lobbying activities will be reported pursuant to Subsection (g) by a properly registered person acting on his behalf. The authorization required by Subsection (c), above, shall be completed by these individuals as to persons acting on their behalf. Persons exempted herein, however, become subject to the provisions of this Section immediately, upon failure of the registrant to report any information required by this Section.

(n) The Board shall compute and make available a subtotal under each of the ten (10) required categories in paragraph (g)(2) of this Section, and a subtotal representing the combined total of paragraph (g)(2), subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I) of paragraph (g)(2). The Board also shall compute and make available the total amount reported by all lobbyists for their lobbying activities during the reporting period.

#### Sec. 2-296. Ex Parte Communication

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-296 (2026)

An official shall not consider any ex parte or private communication from any person, whether oral or written, which the official knows or should know may be intended to influence the decision on the merits of any matter where a determination or decision by the official is required by law to be made upon facts established by a record of testimony. Any such ex parte or private communication received by the official shall be made a public record by the official and filed in the matter in question, and if made orally, shall be written down in substance for this purpose by the official, made a public record and filed in the matter in question. A communication to the Clerk of the County Council, Board of Appeals or similar agency, concerning the status or procedures of a pending matter shall not be considered an ex parte or private communication. This Section shall not apply to legal advice rendered by the Office of Law and shall not apply to technical advice or explanation rendered by or at the request of the appropriate official of the County.

#### Sec. 2-297. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-297 (2026)

(a)

  (1) Upon a finding of a violation of any provision of this Division, the Board may:

    (A) Issue an order of compliance directing the respondent to cease and desist from the violation;

    (B) Issue a reprimand; or

    (C) Recommend to the appropriate authority other appropriate discipline of the respondent, including censure or removal if that discipline is authorized by law.

  (2) If the Board finds that a respondent has violated Section 2-295 of this Division, the Board may:

    (A) Require a respondent who is a registered lobbyist to file any additional reports or information that is reasonably related to the information that is required under Section 2-295 of this Division;

    (B) Impose a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each violation; and

    (C) Suspend the registration of an individual registered lobbyist if the Board finds that the lobbyist has knowingly and willfully violated Section 2-295 of this Division or has been convicted of a criminal offense arising from lobbying activities.

(b) Upon direction by the Board or the Council, the County Attorney may file a petition for injunctive or other relief in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, or in any other court having proper venue for the purpose of requiring compliance with the provisions of this Division. The Court may:

  (1) Issue an order to cease and desist from the violation; or

  (2) Void an official action taken by an official or employee with a conflict of interest prohibited by this Division when the action arises from or concerns the subject matter of the conflict and if the legal action is brought within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the official action, if the court deems voiding the action to be in the best interest of the public, provided, however, that the court may not void any official action appropriating public funds, levying taxes, or providing for the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of public obligation; or

  (3) Impose a fine of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for any violation of the provisions of this Division, each day upon which the violation occurs constituting a separate offense.

(c) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of Section 2-295 of this Division is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. If the person is a business entity and not a natural person, each officer and partner of the business entity who knowingly authorized or participated in the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to the same penalties as the business entity.

(d) In addition to any other enforcement provisions of this Division, a person who is subject to the provisions of this Division and who is found by the Board, Council, or a court to have violated its provisions may be subject to termination or such other disciplinary action as may be warranted, or may be suspended from receiving payment of salary or other compensation pending full compliance with the terms of an order of the Board, Council, or a court.

(e) Any person who is subject to the provisions of this Division shall obtain and preserve all accounts, bills, receipts, books, papers, and documents necessary to complete and substantiate any reports, statements, or records required to be made pursuant to this Division for three (3) years from the date of filing the report, statement, or record containing these items. These papers and documents shall be available for inspection upon request by the Board or the Council after reasonable notice.

(f) For any violation of Subtitle 2, Division 46 (Community Inclusiveness), the head of the agency or department responsible for implementing Division 46 provisions, or any supervisory official with knowledge of the violation, shall refer the matter to the Office of Ethics and Accountability and the Board of Ethics for review in accordance with Sections 2-292, 2-294 and 3-303.

### Division 17A. Office of Ethics and Accountability

#### Sec. 2-298. Office Established

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-298 (2026)

There is hereby established an Office of Ethics and Accountability.

#### Sec. 2-299. Purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-299 (2026)

The purpose of the Office of Ethics and Accountability is to provide increased accountability and oversight in the operations of the County government by identifying fraud, abuse, and illegal acts therein.

#### Sec. 2-300. Executive Director; Term; Qualifications; Appointment and Removal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-300 (2026)

(a) The Office shall be headed by an Executive Director, appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 322 of the Charter for Prince George's County, Maryland. The County Executive shall conduct an open search process for the Executive Director to meet the qualifications required under subsection (c) of this section, and may use measures, such as regional or national recognized organizations or a professional search firm(s), to review and select an Executive Director candidate for appointment.

(b) The term of office of the Executive Director shall be 4 years, and shall serve a staggered term to begin on July 1 of the second year after the County Executive and County Council are elected. An Executive Director shall not serve more than two full 4-year terms, not including any time served as Executive Director to complete an unexpired term, and shall be subject to appointment for a second 4-year term in accordance with the provisions of Section 322 of the Charter for Prince George's County, Maryland.

(c) The Executive Director shall be professionally qualified, by experience or education, in auditing, government operations, or financial management, and shall be selected solely on the basis of professional ability and personal integrity, without regard to political affiliation.

(d) The Executive Director may be removed by the County Executive prior to the expiration the term for which he was appointed only for cause, subject to the approval of the County Council by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the full Council. The cause of removal shall be stated in writing and a public hearing held on the removal.

#### Sec. 2-301. Executive Director; Powers and Duties; Compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-301 (2026)

The Executive Director shall also serve as the Executive Director of the Board of Ethics, and shall supervise the operations of the administrative staff of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, including the hiring, direction and discharge of all Office of Ethics and Accountability staff members in accordance with the County personnel laws. The Executive Director and his staff shall be compensated as provided in the classification plan of the County.

#### Sec. 2-302. Budget

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-302 (2026)

The Office of Ethics and Accountability shall be funded as a separate budget entity in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Any decrease in appropriations from the prior fiscal year, in either the proposed or adopted budget, shall be accompanied by a written justification for the decrease. Subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the Charter, it is authorized to expend funds derived from private grants, the State or the United States to carry out its functions and activities, and to cooperate with any agency of the State or the United States in carrying out its functions and activities.

#### Sec. 2-303. Authority

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-303 (2026)

The Office of Ethics and Accountability is authorized to engage in the following specific functions:

(a) Evaluate, investigate and inspect the activities, records, and individuals with contracts, procurements, grants, agreements, and other financial or programmatic arrangements undertaken by or on behalf of the County Government and any other function, activity, process, or operation conducted by County government;

(b) Conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations;

(c) Provide information and evidence that relates to criminal acts to appropriate law enforcement officials;

(d) Initiate such reviews of operations of the County Government as deemed appropriate;

(e) Receive and investigate complaints from any source or upon its own initiative concerning alleged abuse, fraud, and service deficiencies including deficiencies in the operation and maintenance of facilities;

(f) Conduct joint investigations and projects with the Office of Audits and Investigations and other oversight or law enforcement agencies.

(g) Issue public reports as set forth in Section 2-305 of this Division;

(h) Establish policies and procedures to guide functions and processes conducted by the Office;

(i) Provide support to the County Board of Ethics established by Section 2-292 of this Subtitle;

(j) Make recommendations to the County Executive and County Council which would assist in the promotion of efficiency, accountability, and integrity in County government; and

(k) Do all things necessary to carry out the functions set forth in this Division.

#### Sec. 2-304. Powers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-304 (2026)

The Office of Ethics and Accountability is provided the following powers to accomplish the intent of this Division:

(a) The right to obtain full and unrestricted access to all records, information, data, reports, plans, projections, matters, contracts, memoranda, correspondence, and any other materials, including electronic data, of the County Government;

(b) The authority to administer oaths or affirmations and take testimony relevant to any inquiry or investigation undertaken pursuant to this Division;

(c) The right of access to the head of any public entity, when necessary for purposes related to the work of the Office; and

(d) The power to require County employees to cooperate with the Office's investigations regarding fraud, waste, corruption, illegal acts, and abuse. County employees failing or refusing to cooperate shall be subject to the discipline provisions of the Personnel Law or provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

#### Sec. 2-305. Referrals

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-305 (2026)

The Office of Ethics and Accountability shall refer matters, as appropriate, for further civil, criminal, and administrative action to appropriate administrative and prosecutorial agencies.

(a) When a matter is being referred to the Office of the State's Attorney for possible criminal prosecution, the Executive Director shall provide the affected individual or entity with a copy of the report or recommendations and such person or entity shall have 10 working days to submit a written explanation or rebuttal of the findings before the matter is referred, and such timely submitted written explanation or rebuttal shall be attached to the report or recommendations provided to the State's Attorney. The requirements of this subsection (a) shall not apply when the Executive Director, in conjunction with the State's Attorney, determines that supplying the affected person or entity with such report will jeopardize a pending criminal investigation.

(b) The Executive Director shall provide ongoing guidance to the Chief Administrative Officer regarding significant problems or deficiencies within the operations of the County government and provide recommendations to resolve those issues, and shall provide recommendations for specific integrity programs which emphasize detection, prevention, and correction of problems relating to fraud, corruption, and abuse within County government.

#### Sec. 2-306. Whistleblower Protection

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-306 (2026)

Anyone who has the authority to take or direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to this authority, take or threaten to take any action against another as reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information to the Office of Ethics and Accountability, unless the complaint was made or the information disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity.

#### Sec. 2-307. Records Disclosure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-307 (2026)

Investigation reports of the Office of Ethics and Accountability shall be public records subject to disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act. During the course of investigation activities, all records will be considered deliberative in process and not available for outside review. Names and identities of individuals making complaints and information protected by whistleblower protection or other legislation will not be disclosed without the written consent of the individual unless required by law or judicial process.

#### Sec. 2-308. Reporting Office Activities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-308 (2026)

(a) The Executive Director shall report the findings of the Office's work to appropriate elected and appointed leadership and to the public. The Executive Director shall report investigative matters to the appropriate administrative body for action in circumstances where such body exists, and shall report criminal investigative matters to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

(b) Within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year, the Executive Director shall issue an annual report that separately lists reports and other investigative or assistance efforts completed during the fiscal year. The report shall list the accomplishments of the Office of Ethics and Accountability and shall be provided to the County Executive and the Clerk of the County Council. Upon issuance, notice shall be given to the public of the issuance of the report and the report shall be posted on the County Government website.

#### Sec. 2-309. Quality Review

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-309 (2026)

Investigations, inspections and reviews shall be subject to quality assurance reviews by an appropriate professional, non-partisan, objective group every three to five years. A copy of the written report resulting from this review shall be furnished to the County Executive and the County Council, and shall be made available to the public.

#### Sec. 2-310 through 2-313. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-310–2-313 (2026)

### Division 18. Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council

#### Sec. 2-314. Council created; purposes; legislative intent

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-314 (2026)

There is hereby created a Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council, hereinafter referred to as the "Arts Council." The Arts Council is created as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization for the purpose of promoting, developing, educating, and otherwise furthering the arts in Prince George's County by actively supporting artists, arts organizations, humanities scholars and organizations and their roles in the civic life of the County. The County government is hereby authorized and encouraged to assist the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council in its role as the initiator of arts and cultural activities in Prince George's County. The County Executive is further authorized and encouraged to extend financial support to the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council for future appropriation requests based on funding availability.

#### Sec. 2-315. Board of Directors; appointment

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-315 (2026)

(a) The powers and duties of the Arts Council shall be vested in and exercised by a Board of Directors consisting of at least nine (9) and no more than twenty-five (25) members who are residents of the County, appointed pursuant to the by-laws of the Arts Council as follows:

  (1) Nine (9) board members appointed to consecutive three-year terms consisting of representatives and leaders from arts, education, humanities disciplines, and business and reflecting the geographical, cultural, and social diversity of the County. One board member shall be designated as Chair.

    (A) At its first meeting, the Board shall elect from its members a Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director who shall form the Executive Committee.

  (2) The County Executive and County Council may each designate one representative to serve as an ex-officio member of the Arts Council.

#### Sec. 2-316. Compensation; expenses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-316 (2026)

The members of the Arts Council shall serve without compensation. Expenses incurred by the members in the performance of their duties shall be paid in accordance with such budgetary and administrative procedures as may be adopted by the Arts Council.

#### Sec. 2-317. Power and duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-317 (2026)

(a) The County Attorney, upon designation of the initial board members, shall prepare and file or cause to be prepared and filed with the appropriate bodies, articles of incorporation and such other documents as may be deemed necessary and appropriate in order that the Arts Council might be constituted a body corporate having perpetual existence.

(b) The Arts Council shall have the following powers and duties:

  (1) To serve the public at large as the arts funding organization for the County;

  (2) To serve as a recipient and distributor of federal, state, regional, public, private, foundation, and county arts block funding;

  (3) To provide financial support through competitive grants programs and special funding initiatives for artists, arts organizations, humanities organizations, and humanities scholars;

  (4) To provide advice and technical assistance for privately-funded arts in public places program in collaboration with the Art in Public Places Program administered by the Office of Central Services;

  (5) To serve as the advisory body for the development, management, and marketing of Arts and Entertainment Districts in the County;

  (6) To provide technical assistance and learning opportunities for individual artists and scholars as well as capacity building activities arts and humanities organizations;

  (7) To build, own, develop, or manage facilities designated and designed for cultural and artistic uses including galleries, museums, theaters, performing arts centers and amphitheaters; and

  (8) To provide advice and guidance on matters related to the arts, the humanities, and cultural aesthetics to the County Executive, the County Council, as well as the business, education, and civic leadership communities of the County.

#### Sec. 2-318. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-318 (2026)

The Arts Council shall meet in public session, unless otherwise provided by law, as provided in its bylaws as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities.

#### Sec. 2-319. Annual Report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-319 (2026)

The Arts Council shall advise and report annually to the County Executive and County Council its activities during the preceding fiscal year, together with any recommendations or request it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the public body.

#### Sec. 2-320 through 2-338. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-320–2-338 (2026)

### Division 19. Park and Recreation Advisory Board

#### Sec. 2-339. Established

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-339 (2026)

A Board to be known as the "Park and Recreation Advisory Board" is hereby established.

#### Sec. 2-340. Members and terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-340 (2026)

(a) The Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of eleven (11) members who have an interest in and understanding of parks and recreation in its broadest concept. The members shall be representative of all fields of park and recreational activities. All members appointed to the Board shall be expected to provide advice on a total park and recreation program for all citizens of Prince George's County. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board, shall, in all cases, remain a non-partisan body. The members shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the Council in accordance with Section 322 of the Charter. Of the eleven (11) Board Members, three (3) members shall be appointed from each of the three (3) areas: Northern, Central, and Southern, as established by the Prince George's County Planning Board. These nine (9) persons shall be residents of the area they represent. The remaining two (2) members shall be appointed as at-large members who will complete the Board's roster. From this group the Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman to serve for two (2) years.

(b) Staggered terms shall be established, with length of terms as follows: Initially, four (4) members appointed for four (4) years; four (4) members appointed for three (3) years; and three (3) members appointed for two (2) years. Subsequent appointments shall be for four (4) years, allowing for the continuation of staggered terms. Interim appointments to cover positions of members resigning shall be only for the remaining period of that member's term. Any member of the Board who misses, without an excused absence, three (3) or more meetings of the Board during any given calendar year shall be considered to have resigned from the Board.

#### Sec. 2-341. Purpose of Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-341 (2026)

The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall be to make recommendations to the County Council, the County Executive, and the Prince George's County Planning Board, relative to planning and conducting a diversified park and recreation program in Prince George's County.

#### Sec. 2-342. Powers and duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-342 (2026)

(a) The duties of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall be as follows:

  (1) The Board shall, pursuant to Section 25-805 of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, constitute the permanent advisory committee to the Prince George's County Planning Board.

  (2) In conjunction therewith, the Board shall submit reports to the County Executive, County Council, and Planning Board periodically and at budget time, evaluating the park system and recreational programs within the County, with recommendations for any needed changes or improvements. The Planning Board staff shall assist the Advisory Board by providing an ongoing summary of park facilities and recreational programs on a county-wide basis and, to the extent possible, maintain a summary of all existing park and recreational programs provided by both private and public, including municipal and County, agencies.

  (3) Recognizing the diversity of interests of all age and activity groups in parks and recreation in Prince George's County, the Board shall analyze and report to the County Executive, County Council, and Planning Board the park and recreational needs of the citizens of the County. It shall be the Planning Board's responsibility to develop and maintain a plan for immediate and long-range park and recreational needs.

  (4) It is the Advisory Board's responsibility to annually review the proposed budget, formulated through the joint efforts of the Park and Recreation Director and the Prince George's County Planning Board. The Advisory Board shall make a recommendation as to whether, in its opinion, the programs and monetary expenditures are consistent with the park and recreational needs and financial capabilities of the County.

  (5) In compliance with budget review policy guidelines, the Board shall forward its recommendations to the County Executive and County Council. At the public hearing on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall make a statement of its recommendations to the County Council.

  (6) The Board shall perform such other functions and duties as the County Executive shall, by Executive Order, or the County Council shall, by Resolution, provide.

### Division 20. Tree Planting Committee

#### Sec. 2-343. Tree Planting Committee established; composition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-343 (2026)

There is created in the County a Tree Planting Committee consisting of five (5) or more citizens of the County, to: (1) Provide for a systematic procedure for the beautification of the streets, roads and public rights of way; (2) Provide for the facilitation of citizen participation in the fulfillment of an established plan; and, (3) Encourage each municipality to cooperate and coordinate their endeavors with the County.

#### Sec. 2-344. Members; terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-344 (2026)

(a) The five (5) or more citizens on the Tree Planting Committee who are residents of the County shall be appointed by the County Executive as follows:

  (1) Two (2) members for a term of three (3) years, the Chairman for a term of four (4) years, and all additional members for a term of two (2) years.

#### Sec. 2-345. Powers and duties; rules

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-345 (2026)

(a) The Tree Planting Committee shall develop and adopt a tree planting and development plan for the entire County. The plan shall designate well defined geographic areas in which certain types of trees shall be planted. The Committee shall have the authority to alter the plan from time to time as necessary and desirable.

(b) The Council shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Division after the regulations have been recommended by the Tree Planting Committee.

### Division 21. Reserved

#### Sec. 2-346 through 2-365. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-346–2-365 (2026)

### Division 22. Urban Areas

#### Subdivision 1. General

##### Sec. 2-366. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-366 (2026)

(a) As used in this Subdivision:

  (1) Suburban area shall mean a geographical area less than an urban area, as established by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement for administrative purposes only.

  (2) Urban area shall mean the entire County, excluding any incorporated town or city.

##### Sec. 2-367. Establishment of urban areas; notice

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-367 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall establish or create within the County or any portion thereof, outside any incorporated town or city, urban areas for the purposes of providing:

  (1) The construction, reconstruction of roads, bridges, alleys, streets, sidewalks, curb and gutters, with storm drainage incident to such construction or improvement;

  (2) Municipal functions and services such as street lights, street signs, street cleaning and maintenance, garbage collection, removal and disposition, acquisition and operation of a site or sites for the disposition of such trash and garbage; and

  (3) Storm drainage systems to construct, maintain and operate a system for the control and disposition of surface waters within the County or any portion thereof.

(b) The improvements, services and functions may be provided for the whole urban area, suburban area or for such portion thereof as the Council may from time to time determine.

(c) Before the County Executive establishes or creates such urban area or areas, notice of its intention to so establish or create shall be published at least once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper published in the County, which has a circulation in the area affected. The notice shall state the boundaries of the area, the municipal function, or improvement which may be provided, and advising all property owners to appear at a time and place stated in the notice, to show cause, if any there be, why such urban area, the functions, services or improvements should not be provided as proposed.

##### Sec. 2-368. Purpose of Division

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-368 (2026)

(a) The purpose of the creation of an urban area under this Division shall be as follows:

  (1) Provide for the construction or reconstruction of roads, bridges, alleys, streets, sidewalks and curb and gutters, with storm drainage incident to such construction or improvement.

  (2) Provide for municipal functions and services such as street lights, street signs, street cleaning and maintenance and garbage collection, removal and disposition.

  (3) Provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of storm drainage systems for the control and disposition of surface waters.

(b) Such improvements, services and functions may be provided for the entire urban area, for a suburban area or for such portions thereof as the Council may from time to time determine.

##### Sec. 2-369. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-369 (2026)

The Council shall adopt all necessary rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance, or operation of the improvements, municipal functions, governmental services, and, shall fix the amount, time and manner of payment. All taxes so levied by the Council shall be treated in all respects as County taxes, collected by the Director of Finance, and shall have all of the priority and lien rights of other County taxes.

##### Sec. 2-370. County as urban areas; suburban areas

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-370 (2026)

(a) The entire area of the County, with the exception of any municipalities, shall be deemed an "urban area."

(b) There shall be as many suburban areas as may from time to time be determined to be contained within such urban area.

##### Sec. 2-371. Merger or consolidation of improvements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-371 (2026)

(a) The Council has the power and authority to by legislative act merge, consolidate or transfer to or under the applicable provisions of this Division any or all of the special taxing areas, special improvement districts services, functions, or improvements that have been established, created or provided under the existing provisions of this Code.

(b) Upon the enactment or adoption of such acts all special assessments, ad valorem taxes previously assessed or levied under the provisions of this Code are declared to be legal and after the adoption or enactment of the acts merging, consolidating or transferring the services, functions, or improvements to or under the provisions of this Division the assessments or levies shall be made under the provisions of this Division.

##### Sec. 2-372. Merger of previously created areas and districts

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-372 (2026)

(a) All previously created urban areas, special improvement districts and special taxing areas in the County shall be merged and consolidated in the urban area created in this Division. All services, functions or improvements that have been established, created or provided in any urban area, special taxing area or special improvement district are transferred to the urban area created under this Division.

(b) Upon the merger, consolidation and transfer of such urban areas, special improvement districts and special taxing areas, the services, functions or improvements therein shall continue. Any obligations and assessments shall remain in full force and effect and shall come under the provisions of this Division.

##### Sec. 2-373. Tax levy; special assessment

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-373 (2026)

(a) The County Executive shall by Executive Order fix the time and manner of payment of the costs of such services, functions or improvements which shall include principal and interest. Any special assessment tax so proposed shall not be adopted by Executive Order or otherwise, until the County Executive gives a notice, to be published at least once a week for two (2) successive weeks in three (3) newspapers published in Prince George's County which have a circulation in the area affected.

(b) The notice shall state the date on which the assessment is proposed to be made and advising all property owners to appear at a time and place stated in the notice, to show cause, if any there be, why the assessment should not be made as proposed. Any property owner aggrieved by the action of the County Executive shall have the right to appeal to the Circuit Court of the County, provided such appeal is taken within thirty (30) days next succeeding the date on which the assessment is made.

##### Sec. 2-374. Tax levy for road, bridge or street construction

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-374 (2026)

(a) The special assessment tax levy by the Council for the improvements as provided in Section 2-367 "the construction, reconstruction of roads, bridges, streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters with storm drainage incident thereto," shall be on a special benefit assessment basis. When the Council is required to make the special assessment against the abutting land for these improvements, whether for the construction of roadways, bridges, sidewalks, curbs or gutters and/or storm drainage incident to such improvements, any or all of them, and such lot is located at the intersection of two (2) streets and is what is known as a corner lot, the Council shall have the power to make an assessment for the number of feet in the front of such lot, where the improvement abuts on the front of such lot. In case the improvement abuts on the side of such a lot, the assessment made for such improvement against the lot shall be for one-third (1/3) of the number of linear feet of the side of the lot, and for the purpose of assessment the short side of such lot shall be considered the front of such lot. In cases where the two (2) sides are equal, the Council shall determine which is front and which is the side of such lot. Such determination shall be final and conclusive. In cases of lots, where it be determined to be inequitable to place the entire cost of such improvements upon property abutting; or lots abutting on more than two (2) streets and of lots of irregular or unusual shape, and in cases of lots abutting on two (2) or more streets where in one (1) or more of such streets, bridges, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters or storm drainage and street improvements, or any or all, have been or are about to be constructed under such circumstances as not to subject such lots to a special assessment by the Council, the Council shall have full power and authority to adjust assessments to be made against such lots for the cost of improvements herein authorized abutting such lots to such an amount as shall be just and equitable. The cost of improvements thus exempted may be included in the assessments to be made against the abutting property included in the project.

(b) The Council may contribute from the general funds or proceeds of bond issues such sums as in its judgment is just and equitable to the original assessment, and may also receive from a municipality, agency, private individual or company and apply to such project such sum or sums of moneys as might be agreed upon. Such adjustments as may be made by the Council shall be final and conclusive.

(c) The Council where assessments are made against unimproved lots or property which the Council deems has a substantial frontage, may contract with the owner to defer the payment of the assessment and cumulated interest for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years.

##### Sec. 2-375. Tax levy for municipal functions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-375 (2026)

(a) The special assessment taxes levied by the Council for the costs of municipal functions, services and improvements provided in Section 2-367, "Municipal functions," except garbage and trash collection removal and disposition, site acquisition and operation, shall be by an ad valorem tax levied against all of the property assessed for County tax purposes within such area or that portion of the area where such are provided. The Council may allow credit against such levy of certain State funds, provided the requirements of the Council are complied with.

(b) The special assessment taxes levied by the Council for the costs of garbage and trash collection, removal and disposition, including site acquisition and operation shall be by an ad valorem tax against all of the improved properties assessed for County tax purposes within the area receiving trash and garbage removal and disposition service. The Council may in its discretion prescribe the method of payment and the rate of tax for the costs of the collection, removal and disposition of trash and garbage as follows: the basis of the tax to be the total costs of said service divided by the number of units served. The Council may vary the tax rate as between individual residential units and commercial establishments. Such decision as to any variance for such service by the Council shall be conclusive. For Fiscal Year 2002 and each year thereafter, the special assessments levied by the Council for the costs of garbage and trash collection, removal and disposition, including site acquisition and operation, shall not apply to property currently owned by organizations exempt from income taxes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The special assessment tax shall also not apply to property currently owned by units or instrumentalities of the State of Maryland, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, properties currently owned by Prince George's County, or properties currently owned by any incorporated municipality within Prince George's County.

  (1) The special assessment tax rate for garbage and trash disposition and the acquisition and operation of a site or sites for the disposition of such garbage and trash shall be established on a per unit basis.

  (2) The special assessment tax rate for garbage and trash disposition and the acquisition and operation of a site or sites for the disposition of such garbage and trash for residential and commercial uses shall be based upon the amount of garbage and trash anticipated to be generated by each type of use. The County Executive shall collect appropriate data, analyze waste generation, and recommend a reasonable system of rates and charges for adoption by the Council in conjunction with the adoption of the annual operating budget.

  (3) The special assessment tax rate for residential and commercial properties and commercial uses shall be established at rates that are designed to generate the same total revenue previously generated by the residential rate alone, provided, however, that the rates shall be adjusted to ensure sufficient revenue to cover the increase in the cost of providing services. For Fiscal Year 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter, the rate for residential properties shall not exceed Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per fiscal year per residential unit for that portion of the residential property refuse fee known as the Base Benefit Fee. For Fiscal Year 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter, the special assessment tax rate for commercial properties and commercial uses shall be calculated by assigning each business type to a waste generation classification system of low, medium, and high, with a corresponding waste generation as follows:

    (A) 0 to 3.99 pounds per improved square foot per fiscal year - low;

    (B) 4.00 to 5.99 pounds per improved square foot per fiscal year - medium; and

    (C) 6.00 & above pounds per improved square foot per fiscal year - high.

For Fiscal Year 2002, the initial unit dollar charge shall be $4.40 for low generators; $11.00 for medium generators; and $15.40 for high generators for each 100 square feet of improved area. For purposes of this Section, "improved area" for commercial and non-residential properties shall mean the total area in square feet of the building or buildings situated on the property excluding parking structures and outbuildings. The actual special assessment tax rate for commercial properties and commercial uses charged is the product of the unit dollar charge and the improved square footage of each establishment divided by 100. In subsequent fiscal years, the special assessment tax rate charged for each classification may be adjusted to generate sufficient revenue required to offset the $20.00 per residential unit reduction in the Base Benefit Fee portion of the Residential Solid Waste Special Assessment Tax Rate. In addition, beginning July 1, 2003, the Commercial and Residential Solid Waste Special Assessment Tax Rate may also be adjusted each fiscal year to reflect increased County Recycling and Disposal System costs not to exceed the Consumer Price Index - all urban consumers for the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area using the January base index for the ensuing fiscal year.

(4) The County Executive shall provide an independent process to hear the appeal by the owner of any commercial property of the assignment of the property to a business type or waste generator category or of any physical measurement of the property that is alleged to be incorrectly calculated.

##### Sec. 2-376. Tax levy for surface water improvements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-376 (2026)

(a) The special assessment taxes levied by the Council for the costs of improvements as provided in Section 2-367 "Surface Water," shall be by an ad valorem tax levied against all of the property assessed for County tax purposes within the watershed area served by such drainage system or that portion thereof served by any part of such system.

(b) The Council may contribute general funds or receive contributions from other County agencies, private interests, municipalities, adjacent counties, the District of Columbia or the United States Government in the pursuance of the original construction of such drainage systems or portions thereof.

##### Sec. 2-377. Levy of special assessment taxes

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-377 (2026)

(a) The Council shall levy special assessment taxes as follows:

  (1) The Council shall levy a special assessment tax for the construction and reconstruction of roads, bridges, alleys, streets, sidewalks and curb and gutters, with storm drainage incident thereto, on a special benefit assessment basis, pursuant to Section 2-374.

  (2) The Council shall levy special assessment taxes for the cost of municipal functions and services, including street lights, street signs, street cleaning and maintenance, but excluding garbage and trash collection, removal and disposition and site acquisition and operation, by an ad valorem tax levy against all of the properties assessed for County tax purposes within the area or that portion of the area where such are provided, pursuant to Section 2-375.

  (3) The Council shall levy special assessment taxes for the costs of garbage and trash collection, removal and disposition, by a unit service tax, against those properties within the urban area or that portion of the urban area receiving trash and garbage removal and disposition service, pursuant to Section 2-375. The basis of the tax shall be the total cost of such service divided by the number of units served. The Council may vary the tax rate as between individual residential units, apartment units, commercial and industrial establishments.

  (4) The Council shall levy a special assessment tax for the cost of the construction, maintenance and operation of storm drainage systems for the control and disposition of surface waters by an ad valorem tax against all of the properties assessed for County tax purposes within the watershed area served by such drainage system or that portion thereof served by any part of such system, pursuant to Section 2-376.

(b) All assessments made pursuant to this Division shall be calculated by the Office of Finance.

##### Sec. 2-378. Special assessment tax; content; appeal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-378 (2026)

(a) The special assessment shall include principal and interest, duration of payments, time when payments fall due, the amount of the assessment and a brief description of the area affected. For all municipal functions such as street lighting and garbage collection, assessments shall be advertised under Section 2-373 only for the original assessment. These services are in the nature of continuing services, contracts are renewed from year to year and subsequent increases or decreases in the assessment need not be advertised.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a subsequent assessment shall have a right to appeal to the Council within thirty (30) days after notice of assessment.

##### Sec. 2-379. Use of general funds limited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-379 (2026)

The Council shall not expend general funds in carrying out the provisions of this Division except as hereinbefore provided, but in the event in any one (1) year the ad valorem tax, special assessment, or unit service tax levied is insufficient for the purpose of paying the principal and interest maturities of any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued under the provisions of this Division, general funds may be used. In such case the following year the particular tax levy or assessment for such service, function or improvement which caused the need of the use of general funds shall be increased to the extent necessary to reimburse the general funds used in the previous year.

##### Sec. 2-380. Receipt and distribution of funds

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-380 (2026)

(a) The Council may receive funds and contribute funds as follows:

  (1) The Council shall receive all auto tag rebates and other State credits, including those formerly accruing to special taxing areas, and may credit such funds to such assessments as described in this Division to the urban area, suburban area or any portion thereof. The Council shall specifically credit such auto tag rebates to all costs of street lighting and any surplus thereof shall be considered as part of the general funds.

  (2) The Council may contribute from the general funds or proceeds of bond issues such sums as in their judgment shall be just and equitable to the original assessment as set out in Section 2-374, and may also receive from a municipality, agency, private individual or company and apply to such project such sums of money as might be agreed upon and such adjustments as may be made by the Council shall be final and conclusive.

  (3) The Council may contribute general funds or receive contributions from other County agencies, private interests, municipalities, adjacent counties, the District of Columbia or the United States Government in the pursuance of the original construction of such drainage systems or portions thereof as set out in Section 2-376.

  (4) The Council may not contribute general funds in carrying out the provisions of this Division, except as provided in this Section, but in the event in any one (1) year the ad valorem tax, special assessment or unit service tax levied is insufficient for the purpose of paying the principal and interest maturities of any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued under the provisions of this Division, general funds may be used. The following year the particular tax levy or assessment for such service, function or improvement which caused the need of the use of general funds shall be increased to the extent necessary to reimburse the general funds used in the previous year. (This Subsection applies principally to those projects as set out in Section 2-367(a)(2) and (3).

##### Sec. 2-381. Right to contract

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-381 (2026)

The Executive may condemn property or interests therein, negotiate and make contracts with any municipality, adjacent county, the District of Columbia, the United States Government or any agency thereof, the State of Maryland, or any agency thereof, and any other person, corporation in performing and providing the proper administration of the provisions of this Division.

##### Sec. 2-382. Borrowing power of County

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-382 (2026)

(a) The County, for the purpose of making any of the improvements provided in this Division, or providing the governmental services or municipal functions or for the maintenance and operation of the facilities or systems within the defined areas, shall have full power and authority to borrow upon the faith and credit of the County such sum or sums as may be needed for the purposes above mentioned, to fix the maturity or maturities of any such debt, the interest rate or rates, not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, and manner and place of payment, and in each instance to issue its bonds or note or other evidences of indebtedness for the amount of monies so borrowed.

(b) The bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in groups or series, each such group or series to be appropriately identified with the improvement for which the money is being borrowed. The bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may be sold by the Council from time to time at public sale or by private negotiation, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10 of Article 31 of the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland (1957 Edition), as amended. None of the bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness shall be issued to mature over a longer period than thirty (30) years from date of issuance or the probable useful life of the improvement or undertaking with respect to which they are to be issued. They shall be issued on an annual serial maturity plan so arranged as to correspond as nearly as possible in amounts with the aggregate amounts of special assessments as above provided.

(c) The Council shall, by a proper ordinance in each case, provide for the issuance of the bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness and for the liquidation thereof and the interest thereon by the application of the receipts of the special assessments with respect to which the bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness are issued. The Prince George's County Government shall, also by the legislative act provide, in each case, that in the event the proceeds of the collection of such special assessments are in any year insufficient for the purpose of paying the principal and interest maturities of any such bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness, such deficiency shall be made up by the County from the proceeds of unlimited ad valorem taxes levied upon all assessable property within the corporate limits of the County subject to unlimited taxation thereby.

(d) Any bonds issued pursuant to the authority of this Section and the interest payable thereon and the income derived therefrom in the hands of the holders thereof from time to time shall be, and is declared to be exempt from State, County and municipal taxation of every kind and nature whatsoever in this State.

##### Sec. 2-383. Areas later incorporated

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-383 (2026)

Any area which becomes subject to any special assessment provided in this Division, which area subsequently through annexation or incorporation is taken into and becomes a part of a municipality, or becomes a municipality, in accordance with the provisions of existing law shall continue to be subject to any taxes or assessments levied under this Division until such time as the improvements for which the assessment was levied are paid for.

##### Sec. 2-384. Contributions by contractor or developer

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384 (2026)

The Council may require any owner or developer of a subdivision or tract of land upon which dwellings, apartments, stores or other buildings are to be erected to contribute what it deems to be a fair share of the costs of a drainage project under the provisions of Section 2-367 before it approves or constructs such project. Such contribution shall be paid in cash before construction begins or secured to the satisfaction of the Council.

##### Sec. 2-384.01. Hardship on-premise collection of garbage and trash

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384.01 (2026)

(a) In any area in which there is levied a special assessment tax for trash and garbage collection service, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-377(a)(3) of this Division, the Prince George's County Government shall provide, upon request of the party receiving such service, and without additional charge, "on-premise collection service," to any household in which all of the residents are physically unable by reason of age or infirmity to carry trash to the curb. Any person who is more than sixty-five (65) years of age shall be deemed to be unable to carry trash to the curb. "On-premise collection" shall mean the collection of trash and garbage at the rear or side of a dwelling.

(b) The following requirements apply to on-premise collection:

  (1) Trash must be placed in a metal or tough plastic container with handles and a tight-fitting lid, with a maximum weight of 60 lbs.

  (2) A maximum of one opaque plastic bag not within a trash container that can be picked up and carried without tearing and securely tied at the top to prevent spillage may be used per residence per collection.

(c) The Department of the Environment shall provide outreach to those persons it supplies, or will supply on-premise collection including, but not limited to: eligibility and application for the services, accessing the services, and a description of the services provided.

(d) This provision shall apply to any contract negotiated or renegotiated by Prince George's County for trash and garbage collection in accordance with this Division herein from the effective date of this Act.

##### Sec. 2-384.02. Installation of street lights

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384.02 (2026)

(a) When a special assessment tax is levied pursuant to this Division for installation of street lights, payment of the tax shall be made according to the following schedule:

  | less than $150.00 | due in one lump sum |
  | --- | --- |
  | $150.00 to $300.00 | 2 equal annual installments |
  | $301.00 to $450.00 | 3 equal annual installments |
  | in excess of $450.00 | 5 equal annual installments |

(b) The notice of special assessment sent to the property owners concerned shall show the total amount of the special assessment tax for street lighting to be paid by the individual property owner, along with a schedule of the installments that will appear on the tax bill for the current and succeeding years.

#### Subdivision 2. Urban Areas for Recyclables, Garbage, and Trash

##### Sec. 2-384.03. Establishment of urban areas

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384.03 (2026)

Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in Subdivision 1 hereof, the County Executive may establish or create within the County, or any portion thereof, urban areas for the purposes of providing municipal functions and services of recyclables collection, removal, disposition, and acquisition and operation of a site for the disposition of such recyclables, and garbage and trash disposition, and the acquisition and operation of a site or sites for the disposition of such garbage and trash.

##### Sec. 2-384.04. Procedure for establishing urban area; levying special assessments

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384.04 (2026)

(a) The procedure for establishing urban areas as provided in Section 2-384.03 shall be as set forth in Subdivision 1, above.

(b) The procedure for levying special assessments for such urban areas shall be as set forth in Subdivision 1, above.

(c) The special assessments rates for such urban areas shall be established in accordance with Section 2-375.

### Division 23. Utility Service Protection Center

#### Sec. 2-385. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-385 (2026)

(a) Contractor means any person including a subcontractor who acts as or for a property owner or permit holder, public or private, or any person engaged in excavation activity.

(b) Excavate or Excavation means the movement or removal of earth using mechanized equipment or blasting, and includes augering, backfilling, digging, ditching, drilling, grading, plowing, pulling-in, ripping, scraping, trenching and tunneling or either of them.

(c) Hazardous to the Public within the meaning of Section 11-132 relating to concentration of natural gas, and the reporting requirement thereunder, the phrase means any condition which may cause an interruption of essential services and, in addition, may result in death or injury to persons or property due to destruction of, disruption of, or damage to an underground piping system.

(d) Permittee (Permit Holder) means the actual person to whom a permit is issued under the provisions of the County Building Code or Road Ordinance, or both, the term also means and includes, as being directly accountable under the terms of this Ordinance, the contractor, builder, developer, excavator, or other person who engages in excavation work covered by this Ordinance.

(e) Person means any individual, partnership, association, corporation and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal representative thereof.

(f) Utilities means any person, firm, or corporation which furnishes or transports by means of an underground conduit any of the materials or services as defined under the term "utility line(s)."

(g) Utility Line(s) means any underground conduits and its related facilities including pipe or cable, by which there is furnished or transported any of the following materials or services:

  (1) Flammable, natural, toxic, or corrosive gas;

  (2) Petroleum, petroleum products, and hazardous liquids;

  (3) Electricity; or

  (4) Communications.

#### Sec. 2-386. Utility service protection center; membership

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-386 (2026)

Utility service protection center means the "one call concept" Center established by utility companies doing business in Prince George's County, Maryland, for the purpose of expediting and simplifying information requests concerning field site identification of underground utilities for excavators, contractors, builders, developers, permittees and other persons who are to engage in excavation activities under the provisions of this Ordinance. The membership of the Center consists of the following: American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland, Potomac Electric Power Company, Washington Gas Light Company and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. The membership of the Center does not include the following: The City of Bowie, Maryland, providing municipal water and sewer service, and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Incorporated. It is the essential function of the Center to promptly notify the utility(ies) concerned so that it, or they, shall individually and directly respond to the permittee with the required information under this Ordinance.

#### Sec. 2-387. Statement of findings and purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-387 (2026)

(a) The County Council finds that there exists within the County thousands of miles of underground utility lines; and that many more are laid throughout the County each year. In addition, an equally large number of construction and excavation projects are initiated on public and private spaces, such as: road construction, erection of buildings and developments, repairs and relocation of overhead utility line poles, site grading, installation of road signs and other instances. The Council further finds that with greater congestion, the present trend in community planning and development is directed toward the installation of all types of utility services beneath the ground. These factors in combination result in the frequent exposure of existing underground utility lines to breaks or rupturing in the underground conduits and related facilities including pipe or cable.

(b) The Council further finds and declares that as a result of its inquiry into the substantial numbers of breaks or rupturing to utility lines, and the causes therefor, that there exists a serious threat to human life and property which demands immediate legislative action, and that it is in the clear public interest to prescribe certain remedial measures so as to prevent the interruption of vital utility services necessary to communications, the furnishing of gas and electricity, and water and sewer services; and more particularly to prevent the ignition and explosion of natural gas.

#### Sec. 2-388. Penalty

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-388 (2026)

Notwithstanding any of the penalty provisions of said Subtitles 4, 11, and 23 of the Prince George's County Code of Ordinances and Resolutions, 1967 Edition, as amended, including the general penalty provisions of Subtitle 1 thereof, it is hereby ordained that each violation hereof shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine or penalty not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for any single violation or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. Each day any violation of any provision of this Division continues shall constitute a separate offense.

#### Sec. 2-389. Administration and enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-389 (2026)

The general administration and enforcement of this Division shall be under the respective direction of the Director, Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement, Director of Public Works, and the County Fire Chief.

### Division 24. Boards and Commissions

#### Sec. 2-390. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-390 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-391. Compensation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-391 (2026)

No member of any Board or Commission shall be entitled to compensation unless specifically provided for by legislative act.

#### Sec. 2-392. Meetings and records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-392 (2026)

The Chairman of each Board or Commission shall be responsible for maintaining a permanent record book of all meetings which shall as a minimum set forth the date of each meeting, the time of convening, the members present, and the time of adjournment. The Chairman's signature on the record book shall be a certification that the record of the meeting is correct.

#### Sec. 2-393. Attendance at meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-393 (2026)

Board or Commission members shall be given adequate notice of all meetings. A member may, upon advanced written request to the Chairman, be excused by the Board or Commission on a majority vote of the members present for sickness or other valid reason. A member who misses at least half of the scheduled meetings over a twelve (12) month period shall be removed from the Board or Commission and replaced in accordance with the appointment process for such Board or Commission.

#### Sec. 2-394. Travel and other expenses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-394 (2026)

Members of Boards or Commissions may be entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses only in accordance with administrative rules and regulations established by the Chief Administrative Officer and in accordance with established budgetary procedures.

#### Sec. 2-394.01. Youth Advisory Program

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-394.01 (2026)

(a) The following County Boards and Commissions shall have at least two (2) members between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24):

  (1) Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee

  (2) Animal Control Commission

  (3) Art and Humanities Council

  (4) Art in Public Places

  (5) Board of Social Services

  (6) Cable Television Commission

  (7) Cannabis Restoration and Reinvestment Board

  (8) Commission for Children, Youth and Families

  (9) Commission for Fathers, Men and Boys

  (10) Commission for Individuals with Disabilities

  (11) Commission for Veterans

  (12) Commission for Woman

  (13) Committee on Aging

  (14) Fair Election Fund Committee

  (15) Historic Preservation Commission

  (16) Housing Authority

  (17) Human Rights Commission

  (18) Local Development Council

  (19) Medical Advisory Board

  (20) Memorial Library System (Board of Library Trustees)

  (21) Mental Health Advocacy Board

  (22) Park and Recreation Advisory Board

  (23) Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Coordinating Committee

  (24) Redevelopment Authority

  (25) Revenue Authority

  (26) Solid Waste Advisory Committee

(b) Members of the Youth Advisory Program shall be appointed through the established appointment process procedures of the respective Board or Commission to which they apply. Youth Advisory Program members shall not count towards a quorum for the respective Commission or Board to which they are appointed.

(c) Compensation.

  (1) Board and Commission members appointed under this section shall not receive compensation for service on any Board or Commission unless compensation is expressly authorized for all Board or Commission members subject to Sec. 2-390 of this Division.

  (2) Board and Commission members appointed under this section shall be entitled to compensation commensurate with that provided to existing members of the respective Board or Commission if:

    (A) The member is between the ages of twenty-one (21) and twenty-four (24); and

    (B) The member is appointed to a Board and Commission that authorizes compensation for its members.

  (3) Board and Commission members appointed under this section who are twenty (20) years of age or younger at the time of appointment shall receive compensation in the form of a scholarship, disbursed upon successful completion of their service term. The Scholarship amount shall be equivalent to the total remuneration accrued by the sitting members of the Board or Commission during a full term.

### Division 25. Citizens Against Rural Poverty (carp)

#### Sec. 2-395. CARP administration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-395 (2026)

(a) The County agency known as Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) shall be included within the Division of Housing and Community Development, with the overall responsibility for administration of Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) vesting in the Department of Human Resources and Community Development.

(b) Program administration for the agency known as Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) shall be assumed by the County Government so as to most efficiently provide needed services to the rural areas of the County and to assist the rural poor in all ways possible.

#### Sec. 2-396. Duties; membership

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-396 (2026)

The Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) Board, which board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Community Development, shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The Membership Committee of Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) shall submit a list of recommended candidates for the Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) Board to the County Executive, such list being solely advisory in nature.

#### Sec. 2-397. CARP chairman

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-397 (2026)

The Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) Board shall, by majority vote, annually select a Chairman of the Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) Board. The Chairman must be one of the nine (9) sitting members of the Citizens Against Rural Poverty (CARP) Board. An interim vacancy in chairmanship shall be filled by a similar majority vote, and the replacement Chairman shall serve for duration of the prior Chairman's remaining annual term. If a tie vote shall occur in selecting a Chairman, the County Executive is entitled to cast a tie breaking ballot.

### Division 26. Community Action Agencies

#### Sec. 2-398. Designation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-398 (2026)

Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Part 1062, entitled "Establishment and Eligibility of Community Action Agencies," of Chapter 10, Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the United Communities Against Poverty, Incorporated (UCAP), a corporation chartered under the laws of the State of Maryland is hereby designated as a proposed community action agency by Prince George's County, Maryland. Such designation is being made in accordance with the aforesaid regulations solely for the purpose of permitting UCAP to apply for recognition as a community action agency by the United States Office of Economic Opportunity.

### Division 27. Notice to Municipalities

#### Sec. 2-399. Notice to municipalities of property disposed of by governmental bodies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-399 (2026)

When the County is notified by a governmental body that any property located in the County owned by a governmental body, including but not limited to property owned by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or the State, is to be disposed of and the property to be disposed of is also located in a municipality within the County, the County shall give notice of the disposed of property to the municipality where the disposed property is located.

#### Sec. 2-400. Notice to municipalities of money collected on behalf a municipality

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-400 (2026)

When the County collects any money or funds on behalf of a municipality within the County, the County shall send notification to the municipality that the money or funds have been received.

#### Sec. 2-401 through 2-413. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-401–2-413 (2026)

### Division 28. Trust for Social Care

#### Sec. 2-414. Trust created; purposes

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-414 (2026)

There is hereby created the Trust for Social Care of Prince George's County, hereinafter referred to in this Division as the "Trust." The Trust is created for the purpose of providing aid, including, but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter, and medical care for the poor, the sick, the aged, the handicapped, and other needy individuals residing within Prince George's County.

#### Sec. 2-415. Trustees; appointment

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-415 (2026)

(a) The powers and duties of the Trust shall be vested in and exercised by a body of five (5) trustees. The initial trustees shall be nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council within thirty (30) days of such nomination.

(b) All trustees shall be residents of Prince George's County. Upon the death, resignation or incapacitation of any trustee, a successor trustee shall be nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council within thirty (30) days of such nomination.

#### Sec. 2-416. Compensation; expenses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-416 (2026)

The trustees shall serve without compensation. Expenses incurred by the trustees in the performance of their duties shall be paid in accordance with such budgetary and administrative procedures as may be adopted by the trustees.

#### Sec. 2-417. Power and duties; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-417 (2026)

(a) The County Attorney, upon designation of the initial trustees, shall prepare and file or cause to be prepared and filed with the appropriate bodies, articles of incorporation and such other documents as may be deemed necessary and appropriate in order that the Trust might be constituted a body corporate having perpetual existence.

(b) Subject to modification by ordinance of the County governing body, if the same is deemed necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of the Trust, the Trust shall have the following powers and duties:

  (1) To provide, through appropriate means, for the health and welfare of the poor, the sick, the aged, the handicapped and other needy individuals residing in Prince George's County.

  (2) To contract and be contracted with, to sue and be sued, to take, purchase or otherwise acquire any property, real or personal, of whatever kind and form, from whatever source, and to hold, lease, convey, assign, spend or otherwise dispose of such in whatever manner as the trustees in their discretion shall deem most appropriate for the benefit of the persons constituting the intended beneficiaries of the Trust.

  (3) To preserve the corpus of the Trust funds and to disburse the income earned with respect to such funds as are deemed appropriate to social care agencies serving the citizens of Prince George's County.

  (4) To manage and administer such funds or property as may be acquired by the Trust through budgetary allocation, donation or otherwise for the benefit of the poor, the sick, the aged, the handicapped and other needy residents of Prince George's County.

  (5) To apply all monies, assets, property or other things of value that may come into the Trust as an incident to its operation to the general purposes of the Trust.

  (6) To take any action necessary and proper to effectuate the powers and duties expressly conferred by this Division, including any and all actions required by State or federal law to establish and maintain a tax-exempt corporate status.

  (7) To adopt, subject to the terms of this Division, such rules as are necessary and proper for the regulation or government of the Trust, or to effectuate the purposes of the Trust.

  (8) To delegate any of the powers conferred in this Division to any one or more of the trustees.

(c) The trustees shall report annually to the County Executive and County Council their activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or request they deem appropriate to further the purposes of the Trust hereby created.

#### Sec. 2-418. Acceptance of money or property from County

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-418 (2026)

The Trust is hereby authorized to receive and the County is authorized to pay over and transfer to the Trust from time to time monies or properties to carry out the purposes of the Trust. The County may appropriate from time to time such sums as are determined to be necessary and appropriate for the purposes of the Trust.

#### Sec. 2-419. Liability of Trustees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-419 (2026)

The trustees shall not be liable for any error of judgment nor for any act done or step taken or omitted nor for any mistakes of law or fact nor for anything which the trustees may do or refrain from doing in good faith in the proper furtherance of the purposes of the Trust nor generally shall the trustees have any accountability hereunder except for willful misconduct or gross negligence.

#### Sec. 2-420. Status as agency of County

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-420 (2026)

The powers and duties granted to the Trust under this Division shall be carried out by the Trust as a body corporate and not as an agency of the County.

### Division 29. Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel Operations

#### Sec. 2-421. Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel Operations created

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-421 (2026)

The Prince George's County Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel Operations is hereby created to serve as a link between the sand and gravel industry, County residents, and local government.

#### Sec. 2-422. Powers and duties of Committee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-422 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall have the authority and power to:

  (1) Serve as the central point of information for industry, citizens, and government on the status of specific operations, and proposed requests for new operations;

  (2) Be cognizant of all laws, rules, and regulations governing the industry so as to be a reliable, central source of information to members of the public and the industry alike, and to recommend, where appropriate, changes to eliminate unnecessary laws and to avoid duplication of enforcement efforts;

  (3) Assist, develop, and conduct programs of citizen education and information so as to fairly and accurately reflect the nature of industry operations, as well as to undertake activities to encourage industry members to maintain high standards of honesty and public responsibility in its own operations;

  (4) Coordinate meetings between citizens and industry representatives, when necessary, to facilitate discussions between the parties over specific concerns which may arise regarding a particular site or the industry at-large; and

  (5) Work to establish better communication and understanding between the sand and gravel industry and the community at large.

#### Sec. 2-423. Committee composition; term; officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-423 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the County Executive and subject to the confirmation by the County Council. Three (3) members shall be directly affiliated with the sand and gravel industry; three (3) members shall be citizens with no affiliation with the industry or local government; one (1) member shall represent the County Executive; one (1) member shall represent the County Council; and one (1) member shall represent the Department of Licenses and Permits. Members shall be selected so as to represent diverse geographic locations and a broad range of interests and associations.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be for three (3) years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with five (5) members appointed to two (2) year terms and four (4) members appointed to three (3) year terms.

(c) The committee members shall elect annually from its own membership a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. Technical support shall be provided by the County Council.

#### Sec. 2-424. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-424 (2026)

The Committee shall meet in public session on call of the chairman as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities.

#### Sec. 2-425. Annual report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-425 (2026)

The Committee shall advise and report annually to the County Executive and County Council its activities during the preceding year, together with any recommendations or request it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the committee.

### Division 30. Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee

#### Sec. 2-426. Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee created

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-426 (2026)

The Prince George's County Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee is hereby created to serve as a link between the farming community and local government.

#### Sec. 2-427. Powers and duties of Committee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-427 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Serve as the central point of information for the farming community regarding governmental programs affecting agricultural operations;

  (2) Advise County government regarding the effect on agricultural operations of existing laws, policies, rules and regulations;

  (3) Advise County government regarding the effect on agricultural operations of potential laws, policies, rules and regulations;

  (4) Work to establish better communication and understanding between the agricultural industry and the community at large; and

  (5) Advise the County government on the implementation of state and local initiatives pertaining to development such as, but not limited to, rural legacy, nutrient management, and smart growth programs.

#### Sec. 2-428. Committee composition; term; officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-428 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall be composed of thirteen members nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Four members shall be citizen members with specific farming interests. The other nine members shall represent the Farm Bureau, the Maryland Cooperative Extension, the County Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board, the Soil Conservation District, and the United States Department of Agriculture, non-farming interests, Prince George's County Association of Realtors, one member from the equine community and one member from the forestry community. One ex-officio member may be appointed by the County Executive and one ex-officio member by the County Council. Members shall be selected so as to represent diverse geographic locations and a broad range of agricultural interests.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be three years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with five members appointed to three-year terms, five members appointed to two-year terms, and three members appointed to one-year terms.

(c) The committee members shall elect annually from their own membership a chairman and such other officers as it deemed necessary. Staff support shall be provided by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

#### Sec. 2-429. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-429 (2026)

The Committee shall meet in public session on call of the chairman as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities.

#### Sec. 2-430. Committee's Annual report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430 (2026)

The Committee shall advise the County Executive and County Council on issues of interest to the agricultural and rural populace, both on the Committee's own initiative and upon the request of either branch of County government. Further, the Committee shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and County Council summarizing its activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the committee.

#### Sec. 2-430.01. Agricultural Reconciliation Subcommittee created

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430.01 (2026)

The Prince George's County Agricultural Reconciliation Subcommittee is hereby created to serve as a link between the Agricultural Reconciliation Subcommittee and the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee and the farming community and local government.

#### Sec. 2-430.02. Powers and duties of Subcommittee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430.02 (2026)

(a) The Subcommittee shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Advise the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee on the farming community regarding governmental programs affecting agricultural operations;

  (2) Advise the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee regarding the effect on agricultural operations of existing laws, policies, rules and regulations;

  (3) Advise the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee regarding the effect on agricultural operations of potential laws, policies, rules and regulations;

  (4) Advise the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee in establishing better communication and understanding between the agricultural industry and the community at large; and

  (5) Assist the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee in advising County government on the implementation of state and local initiatives pertaining to development such as, but not limited to, rural legacy, nutrient management, and smart growth programs.

#### Sec. 2-430.03. Subcommittee composition; term; officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430.03 (2026)

(a) The Subcommittee shall be composed of five members nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The five members shall represent an active agricultural community member, an active agricultural community member that is a voting member of the Farm Bureau, a forestry representative, the Prince George's County Association of Realtors, and a non-farmer community member. One ex-officio member may be appointed by the County Executive and one ex-officio member by the County Council. Members shall be selected so as to represent diverse geographic locations and a broad range of agricultural interests.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be three years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with four members appointed to three-year terms, four members appointed to two-year terms, and three members appointed to one-year terms.

(c) The Subcommittee members shall elect annually from their own membership a chairman and such other officers as it deemed necessary. Staff support shall be provided by the Prince George's County Agricultural Marketing Specialist.

#### Sec. 2-430.04. Subcommittee Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430.04 (2026)

The Subcommittee shall meet in public session on call of the chairman of the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee and the chairman of the Agricultural Reconciliation Subcommittee as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities.

#### Sec. 2-430.05. Subcommittee Annual Report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-430.05 (2026)

The Subcommittee shall advise the County Executive and County Council on issues of interest to the agricultural and rural populace, both on the chairman of the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee's initiative and/or the chairman of the Agricultural Reconciliation Subcommittee's initiative upon the request of either branch of County government. Further, the Subcommittee shall submit an annual report to the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee summarizing its activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the Subcommittee.

### Division 31. Commission for Individuals with Disabilities

#### Sec. 2-431. Commission for Individuals with Disabilities; composition; terms; vacancies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-431 (2026)

(a) There is established a Commission for Individuals with Disabilities. The Commission shall consist of twenty (20) members, six (6) of whom shall represent public and private agencies serving County citizens with disabilities, eight (8) of whom shall represent consumers of services to citizens with disabilities, and six (6) of whom shall be members of the general public. The appointment of members of the Commission and the designation of one (1) member as Chairperson shall be by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council.

(b) The terms of office for the members of the Commission shall be for staggered terms of three (3) years each.

(c) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made. The Executive, upon the notification and recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission, will remove any member who has had more than three (3) unexcused absences in one (1) year to be replaced in the manner prescribed above. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and have qualified. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

#### Sec. 2-432. Commission meetings; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-432 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the call of a majority of the members of the Commission. The Commission shall meet as frequently as required to perform its duties. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council concerning its activities and recommendations.

#### Sec. 2-433. Powers and duties of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-433 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the County related specifically to the needs of citizens with disabilities, and to promote the development of other services when a need for such services is determined.

  (2) Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and in the elimination of discrimination on account of disability; and to institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for all persons with disabilities. In performance of its duties, the Commission shall cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations.

  (3) Cooperate with the County Executive and all governmental agencies, and to refer to the County Executive and to the proper governmental agencies any matters already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of effort will be avoided.

  (4) Advise the County government on the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), monitor its implementation by the County, and serve as an ongoing liaison between individuals with disabilities in the County, or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, and County government.

  (5) Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of the County, State, and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of persons with disabilities and on matters relating to discrimination on account of disability, and to recommend such procedures, programs, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all persons with disabilities.

  (6) Work to remove inequalities due to unmet needs or discrimination on the basis of disability in such areas as housing, recreation, employment, education, community services, and related matters.

  (7) Promote the development of an information and referral service for all services and programs for persons with disabilities.

  (8) Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-434. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-434 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division.

(b) The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.

#### Sec. 2-435. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-435 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-436. Committees; advisory committees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-436 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.

(b) The committee and advisory committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

#### Sec. 2-437. Volunteer services; consultants

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-437 (2026)

The Commission, through the Department of Family Services, may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as they may find necessary from time to time. Services of an individual as a volunteer worker or consultant for the Commission shall not be considered as service of employment bringing such individual within any merit system of the County or of this State.

#### Sec. 2-438. Administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-438 (2026)

Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

### Division 32. Commission for Children, Youth, and Families

#### Sec. 2-439. Commission for Children, Youth, and Families; composition; terms; vacancies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-439 (2026)

(a) There is established a Commission for Children, Youth, and Families. The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) voting members; one who will be a representative appointed by the County Council; one who will be the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Health, Human Services and Education or other designee of the County Executive. The members of the Commission shall be broadly representative of the community. The appointment of members of the Commission shall be by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council, subject to Section 322 of the County Charter. The County Executive shall designate one (1) citizen member to serve as Chairperson.

(b) The terms of office for the citizen members of the Commission shall be for staggered terms of three (3) years each.

(c) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made. Upon the written notification and recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission, the County Executive may remove any member who has had more than three (3) unexcused absences in one (1) calendar year to be replaced in the manner prescribed above.

(d) Members in good standing, in accordance with Subsection (c) above, may serve on the Commission until their successors are appointed and confirmed. Members shall be eligible for reappointment for one (1) three (3) year term. A Commission member who does not wish to serve on the Commission must submit in writing to the Chairperson his or her resignation and include an effective date.

#### Sec. 2-440. Commission meetings; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-440 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the request of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership, as frequently as required to perform its duties but at least five (5) times a year. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the members of the Commission for the transaction of business. A majority vote of the quorum at any meeting shall be sufficient to pass any official action taken by the Commission. Meetings shall be scheduled at times which are conducive to participation by citizen members, including the periodic scheduling of meetings during non-business hours. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Roberts Rules of Order (revised).

(b) The Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing each year on service needs and delivery issues.

(c) On or before January 1 of each year, the Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council concerning its activities for the preceding fiscal year and recommendations for future consideration.

#### Sec. 2-441. Duties and responsibilities of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-441 (2026)

The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) The Commission shall:

  (1) Develop priorities for serving children, youth and families based on State-mandated goals for child well-being;

  (2) Advocate for the implementation of the County's priorities for services to children, youth and families;

  (3) Monitor service delivery and recommend improvements to the responsible entity providing services to children, youth and families, and

  (4) Function as an authority and policy maker for all agencies, organizations and service providers receiving State funding to handle issues impacting children, youth and families.

(b) The Commission shall collect and analyze statistical data on children, youth and families to determine data trends in Prince George's County.

(c) The Commission shall create and maintain a five (5) year plan for children, youth and families based on data analyses that will improve and/or implement services within the County.

(d) The Commission shall hold at least one (1) public forum each year to educate the public on issues related to children, youth and families, and on occasion shall hold public hearings to obtain input and opinions from the community at large that can be used to help formulate new policies or amend or repeal existing policies.

(e) The Commission shall serve as a review board to assess and make recommendations regarding public funding of proposals for services to children, youth and families in the County when requested.

(f) The Commission shall adhere to its Local Management Board Policies and Procedures Manual.

(g) Commission members, through their coordination, planning and monitoring, shall help ensure that the continuum of services throughout the County remains efficient and effective.

#### Sec. 2-442. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-442 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division.

(b) The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.

(c) The Commission shall review its by-laws and recommend updates as needed.

(d) The Commission's by-laws must be recommended for amendment or repeal by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Commission. The proposed amendment must be submitted in writing to all Commission members sixty (60) days prior to the next regular meeting.

#### Sec. 2-443. Budget development

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-443 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall be advised of major budgetary changes to County Departments which administer programs and services for children, youth, and families which will have significant impact on the current service delivery system.

(b) The Commission shall be given the opportunity to provide input on the establishment of program priorities for budget development and allocation of resources relating to children, youth, and families.

(c) The Commission shall make recommendations to the County Executive regarding the formulation, management and execution of a children, youth and families budget for Prince George's County.

#### Sec. 2-444. Committees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-444 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.

(b) Committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

#### Sec. 2-445. Volunteer services; consultants

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-445 (2026)

The Commission, through the Department of Family Services, may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time and may engage other workers and consultants in accordance with the laws of the County, subject to budget appropriations, to assist it in carrying out its duties. Services of an individual as a volunteer worker or consultant for the Commission shall not be considered as service of employment bringing such individual within any merit system of the County or of this State.

#### Sec. 2-446. Administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-446 (2026)

(a) Administrative and staff support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

(b) The Division Chief for the Department of Family Services' Division for Children, Youth and Families serves as the Director of the Commission.

(c) The Commission Director oversees the administrative support to the Commission and serves as the primary liaison between the State, the Office of the County Executive and the Commission.

### Division 33. Green Business Advisory Committee

#### Sec. 2-447. Green Business Advisory Committee established, purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-447 (2026)

(a) A committee to be known as the "Green Business Advisory Committee" is hereby established.

(b) The purpose of the Green Business Advisory Committee shall be to review County policies and practices on the development, retention and expansion of green and sustainable businesses in the County, the implementation of any tax and other economic development incentives and to make recommendations to the County Council, the County Executive and the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation.

#### Sec. 2-448. Membership, appointment, terms, officers, vacancies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-448 (2026)

(a) The Green Business Advisory Committee shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the County Executive and subject to confirmation by the County Council. Three (3) members shall be directly affiliated with businesses or business organizations in Prince George's County, including one (1) member representing the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation; three (3) members shall be citizens with no affiliation with the industry; and one (1) member shall represent the County Council. Members shall be selected so as to represent diverse geographic locations and a broad range of interests and associations.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be for two (2) years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with four (4) members appointed to two (2) year terms and three (3) members appointed to one (1) year terms.

(c) The Green Business Advisory Committee members shall elect annually from its own membership a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. Technical support shall be provided by the Department of the Environment.

(d) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made.

#### Sec. 2-449. Duties, meetings, reports

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-449 (2026)

(a) The Green Business Advisory Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  (1) Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the State and County related specifically to the needs of green and sustainability businesses, and to promote the development of other programs and services when a need for services is determined;

  (2) Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the County Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of County, State and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of green and sustainability businesses and to recommend such procedures, programs, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure opportunities for their development, retention and expansion in the County;

  (3) Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of green and sustainability businesses;

  (4) Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Committee; and

(b) The Green Business Advisory Committee shall meet in public session on call of the chairman as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities but not less than twice a year.

(c) The Green Business Advisory Committee shall submit such reports to the County Executive and County Council summarizing its activities with any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the committee.

### Division 34. Minority Business Opportunities Commission

#### Sec. 2-450. Minority Business Opportunities Commission; established; membership and terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-450 (2026)

(a) There is hereby established the Minority Business Opportunities Commission, which shall monitor the efforts of County government in procuring goods and services from minority business enterprises through the implementation of and compliance with the County's Minority Business Opportunities Program as set forth in Division 6, Subdivision 1, of Subtitle 10A of this Code. The Commission shall also recommend changes in County procurement policies, programs, and practices and recommend legislation designed to better enable the County to achieve the goals stated in Division 6, Subdivision 1, of Subtitle 10A of this Code.

(b) The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members who shall be residents of Prince George's County. Whenever possible, members should be selected from the business or legal community. Additionally, at least one member should be a citizen representative. The members shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the County Council. Four (4) of the eleven (11) Commission members shall be appointed by the County Executive upon the recommendation of the County Council.

(c) No member of the Commission may have any financial interest in any entity doing business with the County nor shall any member in any manner whatsoever be interested in, or receive any benefit from, the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the County.

(d) The terms of members shall be for four (4) years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment. Each member shall serve until a successor is confirmed.

(e) The County Executive shall designate two (2) members of the Commission as Chairman and Vice Chairman, subject to confirmation by the County Council.

#### Sec. 2-451. Executive Director; administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-451 (2026)

There shall be an Executive Director of the Commission and such staff support and facilities as may be authorized and provided in the Office of Central Services.

#### Sec. 2-452. Powers and duties of the Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-452 (2026)

(a) The Commission is authorized to monitor and make such studies and surveys as it may determine or as directed by the County Council or County Executive with respect to:

  (1) County policies and practices in procurement and contracting;

  (2) The utilization of minority business enterprises by agencies of government and the private sector;

  (3) The general conditions and problems encountered by minority business enterprises, including, but not necessarily limited to, the ability of minority business enterprises to obtain commercial credit and bonding facilities;

  (4) Opportunities for minority business enterprises to contribute to the economic and employment development of the County; and

  (5) Evidence of discrimination with respect to those businesses owned and controlled by minority individuals as set forth in Section 10A-101(a) of this Code.

(b) On the basis of such evidence, studies and surveys made pursuant to this Section, the Commission shall recommend to the County Executive, County Council, and the Purchasing Agent changes in existing laws, policies, programs, and practices, including, but not limited to, changes designed to ensure the following:

  (1) That tasks subcontracted to minority business enterprises under County procurement are commercially meaningful in the trade and significant elements of the prime contractor's scope of work;

  (2) That the County encourages the utilization of minority/nonminority business joint ventures to achieve minority business enterprise participation goals;

  (3) That the County provides additional incentives to County-based minority business enterprises; and,

  (4) That the inclusion of those minority individuals as set forth in Section 10A-101(a) of this Code, comports with the applicable requirements of federal law, both by past and present circumstances and with regard to evidence of underutilization and discrimination.

(c) The Commission shall monitor:

  (1) The total number and dollar amount of contracts awarded by the County;

  (2) The total dollar amount of contracts awarded by developers under the Priority Project program established pursuant to Division 9 of Subtitle 2 of this Code; and

  (3) The total dollar amount of contracts awarded by developers with respect to facilities constructed with County contributions under Division 6, Subdivision 2, of Subtitle 10A of this Code.

The Commission shall report to the County Council and the County Executive on a regular basis the status of efforts to achieve the goals stated in Division 6, Subdivision 2, of Subtitle 10A of this Code.

(d) The Commission is authorized to recommend to the Minority Business Development Division or its designee programs, services, and events designed to enhance both the quality and quantity of business opportunities in the public and private sectors for minority business enterprises. (e) The Commission shall be given the cooperation of all departments and agencies of the County government in carrying out its duties under this Division.

(f) The Commission may recommend to the Purchasing Agent which portions of an agency's contracts should be reserved for the programs established under Division 6 of Subtitle 10A of this Code where an agency has failed to meet the goals established.

(g) The Commission shall submit recommendations on a regular basis regarding changes of agency minority procurement goals, if appropriate, accompanied by necessary supporting data.

(h) The Commission shall review the determinations made by the Executive Director as to what portion of the dollar amount of a minority/nonminority joint venture may be attributed toward an agency's percentage goal.

(i) The Commission shall review minority business enterprise contracting procedures and make recommendations on methods to increase the participation of such contractors with the County. Such recommendations may include, but need not be limited to, improved schedules that ensure prompt payment to contractors, special geographic requirements on certain contracts, innovative contract advertising procedures, and the encouragement of joint ventures.

(j) The Commission shall hear appeals of any determination made by the Minority Business Development Division or its designee to deny a minority business enterprise certification.

(k) The Commission shall hear the appeal of any decision by the Minority Business Development Division or its designee to decertify any minority business enterprise. Such appeal shall be heard and determined by the Commission within ninety (90) days after the date on which it was filed.

(l) The Commission shall submit annual reports to the County Executive and the County Council on its activities during the reporting period

(m) In the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Division and Division 6 of Subtitle 10A of this Code, the Commission has power to administer oaths, and, upon majority vote of the full Commission, to issue subpoenas, to compel for a formal hearing the attendance for testimony of witnesses and the production of records and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings. Any such subpoena shall be served by the sheriff or deputy sheriff of the political subdivision in which is located the residence of the person or the main office of the firm, association, partnership, or corporation against whom or which the subpoena is issued. In case of disobedience to a subpoena, the County, on behalf of the Commission, may apply to a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and/or the production of records and documents. After notice to the person subpoenaed as a witness or directed to produce records and documents, and upon a finding that the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the records and documents is relevant or necessary for the proceedings of the Commission, the court may issue an order requiring the attendance and testimony of the witness and the production of the records and documents. Any failure to obey such an order of the court may be punished as contempt of court.

#### Sec. 2-453. Rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-453 (2026)

The Commission shall promulgate its own rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-454. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-454 (2026)

#### Sec. 2-455. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-455 (2026)

The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the request of the majority of the membership, as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than once a month. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of the quorum at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-456. Minutes and records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-456 (2026)

The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.

#### Sec. 2-457. Submission of budget

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-457 (2026)

The proposed budget of the Commission shall be submitted to the County Executive as part of the budget of the Office of Central Services in accordance with County budget procedures.

#### Sec. 2-458 through 2-459. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-458–2-459 (2026)

### Division 35. Art in Public Places

#### Sec. 2-460. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-460 (2026)

(a) For purposes of this Division, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein:

  (1) County construction project means any construction of new County government buildings or major renovation of existing County government buildings. A County construction project shall not include recreational buildings.

  (2) Construction cost means those costs generally associated with capital projects. Construction cost does not include costs of land acquisition, engineering, planning, architectural fees, or furnishings.

  (3) Work of art means an object, objects, or surface embellishment produced with skill and taste according to aesthetic principles. A work of art should be an original creation, rather than a mass produced item, expressing, but not limited to, a social, cultural, or historical theme. Works of art include, but are not limited to, paintings, sculptures, engravings, carvings, frescos, mobiles, murals, collages, mosaics, statues, bas-reliefs, tapestries, photographs, drawings, stained glass, or fountains, located either exterior or interior to the facility and readily accessible for viewing by the public. No decorative, ornamental, or functional elements in the architecture or the landscape satisfies the definition of work of art, except when commissioned from an artist as an integral aspect of the structure or site.

#### Sec. 2-461. Works of art required

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-461 (2026)

(a) Every appropriation for a County construction project shall include an additional appropriation for works of art equal to at least one percent (1%) of the estimated construction cost of the project funded by the County, as shown in the County's Capital Improvement Program.

(b) Private donations of works of art are strongly encouraged, and may be substituted for the requirement of this Section.

#### Sec. 2-462. Property of County

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-462 (2026)

All commissioned and completed works of art become the sole property of the County, which shall assume responsibility for the custody, supervision, maintenance, and preservation of such works of art.

### Division 36. Certificates of Guarantee

#### Sec. 2-463. Certificates of guarantee; requirements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-463 (2026)

(a) For purposes of Sections 4-281, 4-330, and 23-116 of this Code, a certificate of guarantee is an instrument issued by an organization or entity which is approved by the County Attorney and meets such capitalization and other reasonable criteria as the County Executive may establish by regulation, including, but not limited to, the demonstrated expertise of the issuing organization or its members in construction; the estimated cost of the work to be performed by the permittee; the estimated cost of all work guaranteed by the issuing organization or entity; and the incidence of violation of, or otherwise failing to comply with, the provisions of Subtitle 4 or 23 of this Code by members of the issuing organization or entity.

(b) The determination of eligibility of a permittee to post a certificate of guarantee shall be in the sole ultimate discretion of the County Attorney.

(c) The County Executive is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section. Such regulations and any amendments thereto shall be filed with the Clerk of the County Council.

### Division 37. Reserved

#### Sec. 2-464 through 2-474. Reserved

Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 2-464–2-474 (2026)

### Division 38. Cemeteries

#### Sec. 2-475. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-475 (2026)

(a) In this Division the following words have the meanings indicated:

  (1) Burial goods mean goods that are used in connection with burial. Burial goods include:

    (A) Casket;

    (B) A grave liner;

    (C) A memorial;

    (D) A monument;

    (E) A scroll;

    (F) An urn; and

    (G) A vault.

  (2) Cemetery means land used or to be used for burial. Cemetery includes a structure used or to be used for burial.

  (3) Director means the Director of the Environment or the Director's designee.

  (4) Engage in the operation of a cemetery means owning, controlling, or managing a cemetery, including performing activities necessary for:

    (A) The establishment or improvement of a cemetery;

    (B) Interment; and

    (C) The care, preservation, or embellishment of a cemetery.

  (5) Interment means all final disposition of human remains, including:

    (A) Earth burial;

    (B) Mausoleum entombment; and

    (C) Niche or columbarium interment.

  (6) Permit means a permit issued by the Director to allow a person to engage in the operation of a cemetery or provide burial goods.

  (7) Preneed goods mean burial goods that are sold before the buyer's death. Preneed goods do not include burial space.

  (8) Provide burial goods means:

    (A) To sell, erect, or inscribe burial monuments;

    (B) To sell burial goods.

#### Sec. 2-476. Exemptions from Division

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-476 (2026)

(a) The registration and permitting provisions of this Division do not apply to:

  (1) A person who owns and operates a bona fide religious, nonprofit cemetery in the County and does not sell preneed goods;

  (2) A not-for-profit organization created before 1900 by an act of the General Assembly;

  (3) The operation of a funeral establishment, including the sale of burial goods in the ordinary course of the funeral establishment's business;

  (4) A person currently and validly licensed to engage in the operation of a cemetery or provide burial goods pursuant to Title 5 of the Business Regulation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

#### Sec. 2-477. Powers and duties of the Director

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-477 (2026)

(a) The Director shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this Division.

(b) The Director may conduct an investigation and an inspection of the records and site of a person engaged in the operation of a cemetery.

(c) The Director may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or for the production of evidence in connection with any investigation or hearing conducted in accordance with this Section. If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this Subsection, on petition of the Director, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(d) The Director may sue in the name of the County to enforce any provision of this Division by injunction.

(e) The Director may issue a cease and desist order if the Director finds a violation of this Division.

(f) The Director may issue a civil citation if the Director finds a violation of this Division.

(g) The Director may refer to the Office of Law a violation of this Division for enforcement and an alleged unfair or deceptive trade practice under State or County law.

(h) The Director shall maintain a list of all permit holders.

#### Sec. 2-478. Registration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-478 (2026)

A person shall register with the Director before engaging in the operation of a cemetery in the County or providing burial goods in the County.

#### Sec. 2-479. Registration requirements

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-479 (2026)

(a) In order to register, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this Section.

(b) The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

(c) The applicant must be of good character and reputation.

(d) The cemetery or burial goods business with which the applicant is affiliated must be financially stable in accordance with Section 12-207 of this Subtitle.

#### Sec. 2-480. Registration procedure

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-480 (2026)

(a) An applicant shall register by:

  (1) Submitting to the Director an application on the form that the Director provides; and

  (2) Paying a nonrefundable application fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

(b) The application shall state:

  (1) The name, date of birth, and residential address of the applicant;

  (2) The name and fixed address of the affiliated cemetery or burial goods business;

  (3) Whether the cemetery or burial goods business with which the applicant is affiliated is owned or controlled by a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation;

  (4) The name and residential address of each employee who sells cemetery goods or services to the public for the applicant while engaging in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business; and

  (5) Any other reasonable information that the Director determines is necessary to carry out this Division.

#### Sec. 2-481. Financial stability

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-481 (2026)

(a) Each applicant shall demonstrate the financial stability of the cemetery or burial goods business with which the applicant is affiliated by providing the Director with a financial statement with the application for registration.

(b) If the applicant is an existing business, the financial statement shall:

  (1) Be on the form that the Director requires;

  (2) Contain a statement by a certified public accountant employed by the applicant, detailing the assets and liabilities of the cemetery or burial goods business for the last fiscal year; and

  (3) Contain an opinion by the certified public accountant as to the financial stability of the cemetery or burial goods business.

(c) If the applicant is a new business, the financial statement shall:

  (1) Be on a form that the Director requires; and

  (2) Satisfy criteria that the Director adopts to determine the financial stability of applicants that are new businesses or existing businesses.

#### Sec. 2-482. Issuance of permit

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-482 (2026)

The Director shall issue a permit to an applicant who meets the requirements of this Division.

#### Sec. 2-483. Cemetery operation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-483 (2026)

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Section, a person may engage in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business as a sole proprietor or through:

  (1) A corporation as an officer, director, employee, or agent of the corporation;

  (2) A limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company; or

  (3) A partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this Division, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may engage in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business through a registered person.

(c) A registered person who engages in the operation of a cemetery through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this Division is subject to all of the provisions of this Division that relate to engaging in the operation of a cemetery or the provision of burial goods.

(d) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that engages in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business under this Division is not, by its compliance with this Division, relieved of any responsibility that the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may have for an act or an omission by its officer, director, member, partner, employee, or agent.

(e) An individual who engages in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership is not, by reason of the individual's employment or other relationship with the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, relieved of any individual responsibility that the individual may have regarding that practice.

#### Sec. 2-484. Reports

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-484 (2026)

(a) Each permit holder shall submit a report to the Director within 120 days after the close of each calendar or other fiscal year chosen by the permit holder.

(b) The report shall:

  (1) Be on the form that the Director requires;

  (2) Be accompanied by a fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); and

  (3) Include the name of the permit holders and each location of the permit holder.

#### Sec. 2-485. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-485 (2026)

(a) If the Director finds that a permit holder has violated this Division, the Director may refer the matter to:

  (1) The County Attorney for civil enforcement; or

  (2) The State's Attorney for criminal prosecution.

(b) The County Attorney may sue for, and a court may grant:

  (1) Injunctive or other equitable relief;

  (2) Imposition of a civil penalty not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); or

  (3) Both.

#### Sec. 2-486. Prohibited acts

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-486 (2026)

A permit holder may not sell or offer to sell to a member of the public a burial lot or burial right in a cemetery and represent to the public in any way, express or implied, that the cemetery or the burial lot or burial right in the cemetery will have perpetual care unless the registered permit holder has provided adequately for that perpetual care.

#### Sec. 2-487. Cemetery in violation of Division

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-487 (2026)

(a) A person may not establish or operate a public or private cemetery or allow a public or private cemetery to be operated in violation of this Division.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Division, an individual may not engage in the operation of a cemetery or engage in a burial goods business or attempt to provide burial goods unless the individual is a permit holder.

(c) Unless a person is a permit holder, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a

title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to engage in the operation of a cemetery or provide burial goods.

(d) No person may conduct an interment without holding a valid and unexpired permit issued pursuant to this Division.

(e) No person may perform a disinterment without the prior written approval of the Director, the Health Officer, and the State's Attorney for Prince George's County.

(f) In addition to notification of authorities required pursuant to State law, a person engaged in the operation of a cemetery shall notify the Director promptly of excavation on cemetery property that disinters loose human remains. The Director shall notify appropriate authorities. A person engaged in the operation of a cemetery shall make reasonable efforts to identify the loose human remains and shall reinter or dispose of the loose human remains in a manner consistent with State law and rules adopted by the Director.

#### Sec. 2-488. Penalty

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-488 (2026)

A person who violates this Division is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

### Division 39. Commission for Veterans

#### Sec. 2-489. Commission for Veterans; composition; terms; vacancies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-489 (2026)

(a) There is established a Commission for Veterans. The Commission shall consist of thirteen (13) voting members. Five (5) of the members shall be members of the general public. The Commission shall also include a representative submitted from each of the following organizations: the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Amvets, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled American Veterans, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Marine Corps League, and the Women's Army Air Corps Association. The representative from each organization listed above shall be a resident of the County and a veteran whose final separation from active service with a uniformed service of the United States was under honorable conditions. The appointment of the members of the Commission shall be by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council. The County Executive shall designate one (1) public member to serve as Chairman.

(b) The terms of office for the members of the Commission shall be staggered terms of three (3) years each.

(c) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made. The Executive, upon the notification and recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission, will remove any member who has had more than three (3) unexcused absences in one (1) year to be replaced in the manner prescribed above. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and have qualified. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

#### Sec. 2-490. Commission meetings; report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-490 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the call of a majority of the members of the Commission. The Commission shall meet as frequently as required to perform its duties. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council concerning its activities and recommendations.

#### Sec. 2-491. Duties and responsibilities of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-491 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  (1) Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the State and County related specifically to the needs of veterans, and to promote the development of other services when a need for services is determined;

  (2) Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of County, State and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of veterans and to recommend such procedures, programs, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all veterans;

  (3) Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of veterans;

  (4) Cooperate and promote with the County Veterans Affairs Service Center the development of an information and referral service for all services and programs for veterans;

  (5) Institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for veterans and cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations;

  (6) Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission; and

  (7) Commission members, through their coordination, planning and monitoring, shall help ensure that the continuum of services throughout the County remains efficient and effective.

#### Sec. 2-492. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-492 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division.

(b) The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.

#### Sec. 2-493. Committees; advisory committees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-493 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.

(b) The committee and advisory committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

#### Sec. 2-494. Administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-494 (2026)

Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

### Division 40. Youth Commission

#### Sec. 2-495. The Prince George's County Youth Commission; established

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-495 (2026)

The Prince George's County Youth Commission is established to provide the youth of Prince George's County with a vehicle to learn about government, participate in the process, represent and articulate the needs of youth in the County, and advise the County Council on matters pertaining to the youth and teen population, especially as it relates to County programs.

#### Sec. 2-496. Duties and responsibilities of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-496 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  (1) Foster increased youth involvement in the affairs of County government;

  (2) Study problems and hold forums on issues, activities and concerns of County youth;

  (3) Comment upon legislation and policies that impact the youth;

  (4) Present methods to resolve youth-related conflicts between youth, and between youth and adults;

  (5) Recommend the implementation of community programs to improve the lives of youth;

  (6) Monitor programs and policies that affect youth to ensure that they are achieving the intended results;

  (7) Work with other youth organizations in the County to collaborate on shared issues and interests; and

  (8) Submit to the County Council, and make available to the general public, an annual report of the activities of the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-497. Commission composition; term; officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-497 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall be composed of up to thirty-seven (37) youth members. Youth members shall be selected on recommendation of the principal of each public and private high school in the County, and two (2) members may be children participating in the County's home school program under the supervision of the Prince George's County Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Each member shall be a youth between the ages of fifteen (15) and eighteen (18) who has a sincere interest in, and motivation to work for, the community and have a background of community-based activity. The Commission may also include the student member of the Prince George's County Board of Education as an ex officio member.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be two years, with a maximum term of four (4) years for each member. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.

(c) The Commission members shall elect annually from their own membership a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary.

(d) The Commission shall have one or more Advisors to serve as ex officio members of Commission providing guidance and encouraging the Commission to realize their full potential and attain the Commission's objectives as defined in Division 39 of this subtitle.

#### Sec. 2-498. Executive Director; administrative support

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-498 (2026)

There shall be an Executive Director of the Commission and the Council Administrator shall assign appropriate technical and administrative support personnel as needed to assist the Commission in its work..

#### Sec. 2-499. Adoption of rules and regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-499 (2026)

The Commission shall promulgate its own rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the County Council, as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-500. Committees

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-500 (2026)

(a) The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.

(b) Committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

#### Sec. 2-501. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-501 (2026)

The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the request of the majority of the membership, as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than once a month. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of the quorum at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

### Division 41. Summer Youth Employment

#### Sec. 2-502. Legislative findings and declaration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-502 (2026)

(a) The County finds and declares that summer employment is an important formative activity for youth as they make transitions between middle and high school and into employment or post-secondary education.

(b) The County also finds that the summer months provide an ideal time frame during which youth can earn money and experience the world of work, which can be valued not only in terms of the work performed but also in relation to the enhanced self-esteem of participants that comes, in part, from earned income.

(c) The County also finds that employment provides an opportunity for young people to gain interpersonal and employability skills, including team building, conflict resolution and problem solving, that are complementary to academic activity and that will serve employers well in the future when they have a pool of job candidates who are experienced with workplace expectations. Therefore, the County declares that a summer youth employment program would have significant benefit for both participants and employers.

#### Sec. 2-503. Summer Youth Jobs Program

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-503 (2026)

(a) The Director of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive (in this Division, the "Program Director") shall establish and implement a program, subject to the annual appropriation and availability of funds, for the summer employment of young persons (in this Division, the "summer youth jobs program") only who are domiciled in Prince George's County ("domicile" in this Division has the meaning prescribed in Section 10A-101)(16.2)), as follows:

  (1) A summer youth jobs program to provide for the employment each summer of youth domiciled in the County between 15 and 19 years of age on the date of enrollment in the program;

  (2) Youth shall be compensated at a rate equal to or greater than the Maryland state minimum wage rate;

  (3) The weekly number of hours of employment under the summer youth jobs program shall be established according to the age of the youth to be employed and the nature and requirements of the job;

  (4) The Program Director shall provide an orientation and preparation program, lasting at least five (5) consecutive days, for youth in the summer youth jobs program, which shall precede the start of employment and be considered an administrative expense of the program;

  (5) The Program Director shall implement the summer youth jobs program subject to the appropriation of funds or availability of funds through public-private or public-public partnerships between the county government and any of the following:

    (A) A private sector business, with valid licenses and permits to operate;

    (B) A not-for-profit entity with a valid 501(c)(3) status; and

    (C) Any government or quasi-government entity, including agencies and entities within the Prince George's County government.

    The Program Director shall place highest priority on finding placement for youth with private sector businesses.

(b) Employment opportunities in the summer youth jobs program, pursuant to subsection (a), above, may be provided directly with the eligible entities prescribed in subsection (a)(6), above, on a fully funded, partially or match-funded basis through grants to or by contract with nonprofit or profit-making organizations, associations, institutions or businesses. The Program Director shall not use more than 10% of funds allocated annually for the summer youth jobs program for administrative and vendor costs.

(c) Other than administrative and vendor costs, funds spent on the summer youth jobs program pursuant to subsection (a), above, may only be spent on youth wages and benefits or tools and supplies (including uniforms), if needed. It shall be a goal of the Program Director to minimize expenses within the summer youth jobs program not expended on wages and benefits for youth.

(d) An employer required by law to pay a minimum wage higher than that specified in this Division shall pay such higher wage to persons employed pursuant to this Division.

#### Sec. 2-503.01. Opportunities for underserved youth

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-503.01 (2026)

Beginning with the 2025 calendar year, any youth employment program, including employment, enrichment, and training programs, funded in-whole or in-part by the Prince George's County Government shall reserve at least fifty percent (50%) of the positions for Underserved Youth subject to the following:

(a) Underserved Youth shall have the following meaning for this section: any youth and young adults from households making thirty percent (30%) or less of the Median Family Income (MFI) for the Washington DC Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

(b) Household income may be determined based on the household's most recently filed tax returns, provided they were filed for one of the most recent three (3) calendar years.

(c) The Director of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive may also establish an alternative method of income verification for those households who have not filed taxes for any of the most recent three (3) calendar years.

(d) The Director of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive may establish a time threshold after which positions reserved for underserved youth by this Section may become available to a broader population. Such a time threshold shall not be sooner than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the opening date for application to the respective youth employment program.

#### Sec. 2-504. Regulations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-504 (2026)

The Program Director may adopt regulations to implement this Division, subject to approval by County Council resolution.

### Division 41A. Year-Round Employment Program for Underserved Youth

#### Sec. 2-504.01. Year-round employment program for underserved youth

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-504.01 (2026)

(a) In this section, Underserved Youth shall have the meaning prescribed in Section 2-503.01.

(b) Year-Round Employment Program for Underserved Youth. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2027, subject to the allocation of funding, the Director of the Office of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive shall implement and administer a youth employment program to provide employment positions solely for underserved youth throughout the calendar year. The program may include, but is not limited to including, the following:

  (1) Employment within County agencies;

  (2) Employment in partnership with private sector entities, including but not limited to including, businesses and non-profit organizations;

  (3) Employment in partnership with government and quasi-government agencies and organizations outside of County government;

  (4) Enrichment, employment and entrepreneurship training, and any other program elements as determined by the Director of the Office of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive; and

  (5) Age and other program parameters as determined by the Director of the Office of Human Resources Management or other designee of the County Executive.

### Division 42. Clean Energy Renewable Energy Program

#### Sec. 2-505. Program established

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-505 (2026)

(a) There is a Prince George's County Clean Renewable Energy Program ("Program").

(b) As defined under Subtitle 10A, Division 6, Subtitle 16 of the County Code, every appropriation for a County public building or major renovation shall include an additional appropriation of two percent (2%) to the projected total cost funded by the County, as shown in the County's Capital Improvement Program subject to Section 10A-158.05 of the County Code.

#### Sec. 2-506. Purposes and uses

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-506 (2026)

(a) In general. The purposes of the Program are to:

  (1) increase the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally sustainable renewable power resources in Prince George's County;

  (2) benefit publicly owned buildings; and

  (3) provide for public-private partnerships that result in the development and deployment of clean renewable energy technology projects as defined under Subtitle 10A, Division 6, Subdivision 16 of the County Code.

#### Sec. 2-507. Administration of the Program

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-507 (2026)

(a) Administration. The Office of Central Services, unless another entity is designated by resolution of the County Council with concurrence of the County Executive, (herein defined as the "Managing Entity") shall administer the Program according to accepted principles of sound accounting and fiscal management.

(b) Operation. The operation of the Program shall be subject to the availability of funding.

#### Sec. 2-508. Reporting

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-508 (2026)

(a) Report to the Council and County Executive. The Managing Entity shall provide an annual report to the County Council and County Executive that outlines the following:

  (1) the added clean renewable energy technology generation by project;

  (2) the revenues and expenditures of the Program;

  (3) projects supported by the Program; and

  (4) the annual savings to the County's utility expenses from the projects.

### Division 43. Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys

#### Sec. 2-509. Establishment of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-509 (2026)

The Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys ("Commission") is established to advise the County Executive, the County Council, County agencies, and the public on issues and needs of fathers, men, and boys in Prince George's County.

#### Sec. 2-510. Commission members; qualifications; terms of office; removal

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-510 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall consist of 13 voting members nominated by the County Executive and subject to the advice and approval of the Council after public hearing. The makeup of the Commission shall reflect the demographics of Prince George's County, including ethnic, geographic, and linguistic diversity, and shall include prominent business and community leaders, also including individuals certified in fatherhood training or having documented experience working directly with issues of particular interest and concern to fathers, men, and boys.

(b) Members of the Commission shall be residents domiciled in Prince George's County.

(c) The term of office of each of the appointive members shall be for three (3) years. Of the members first appointed, four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in one (1) year; four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in two (2) years; and three (3) for terms which will expire in three (3) years.

(d) Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the County Executive shall, within 90 business days of the vacancy, appoint a successor, subject to approval of the Council in accordance with Subsection (a), above, to fill the unexpired portion of the term.

(e) The County Executive shall designate, from among the members appointed, the Chair, who shall serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the County Executive.

(f) All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation except that expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by a group of its members, become an obligation against appropriated Prince George's County funds designated for that purpose.

(g) The County Executive may remove, subject to approval of the County Council, any voting member of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, misconduct, or malfeasance in office.

(h) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than once each month. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by the Commission shall require approval by a majority of the voting members present at a public meeting.

(i) The Chair of the County Council shall appoint an ex-officio or non-voting member to serve on the Commission.

#### Sec. 2-511. Duties of the Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-511 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall:

  (1) Serve as an advocate for fathers, men, and boys residing in Prince George's County by advising and making recommendations to the County Executive, the Council, and other entities concerning the needs of Prince George's County residents related to or concerning fathers, men, and boys;

  (2) Research, review, maintain, and disseminate empirical data, statistics, and facts concerning or attributable to fatherhood and family social economic issues;

  (3) Stimulate and encourage the dialogue of responsible fatherhood and spur community initiatives to combat fatherlessness;

  (4) Prepare and recommend to the County Executive and the Council an annual plan of programs and services focused on issues directly related to fathers, men, and boys;

  (5) Work with Prince George's County agencies, the private sector, and local communities to promote a healthier societal impact on fathers, men, and boys;

  (6) Work in collaboration with the Commission for Women on issues and programs for strengthening the quality of life for women, men, and children in Prince George's County; and

  (7) Enlist individuals to provide technical and expert advice on specific and particular matters relevant to the functions of the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall recommend, adopt, and implement policies, programs, and procedures that will effectively address the social economic concerns of fathers, men, and boys, including:

  (1) Fatherlessness and responsible fatherhood;

  (2) Employment and Economic Opportunities;

  (3) Family law and domestic violence;

  (4) Hunger, Poverty, and Homelessness;

  (5) Health and well-being; and

  (6) Rehabilitation and reintegration.

(c) The Commission may recommend that the County Executive, County agencies, the Council or other entities apply for public and private grants relating to fatherhood, children, and family initiatives.

(d) The Commission, through the Department of Family Services, may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as they may find necessary from time to time and may engage other workers and consultants in accordance with the laws of the County, subject to budget appropriations, to assist it in carrying out its duties. Services of an individual as a volunteer worker or consultant for the Commission shall not be considered as service of employment bringing such individual within any merit system of the County or of this State.

(e) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council summarizing its activities, needs, recommendations, and the degree to which the goals of the Commission are being met.

(f) Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.

### Division 44. Public Notice

#### Sec. 2-512. Electronic public notice required

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-512 (2026)

(a) Definitions. In this Section, the following terms have the following meanings:

  (1) Public body has the meaning set forth in Section 3-101, General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (2) Meet or Meeting has the meaning set forth in Section 3-101, General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) Every public body authorized by the Charter or the Code, at the time of giving reasonable notice of a meeting required by Title 3 of the General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (hereinafter "Open Meetings Act"), shall also provide such public notice electronically to a central website designated by the Director of Information Technology.

### Division 45. Language Access

#### Sec. 2-513. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-513 (2026)

(a) Access shall mean to be informed of, participate in, and benefit from public services, programs, and activities offered by a covered entity at a level equal to English language proficient individuals.

(b) Covered entity shall mean any County government agency, department, or program that furnishes information or renders services, programs, or activities directly to the public or contracts with other entities, either directly or indirectly, to conduct services, programs, or activities.

(c) Covered entity with major public contact shall mean a covered entity whose primary responsibility consists of meeting, contacting, and dealing with the public.

  (1) Covered entities with major public contact are:

    (A) Health Department

    (B) Department of Social Services

    (C) Department of Family Services

    (D) Department of Housing and Community Development

    (E) Housing Authority

    (F) Office of Human Resources Management

    (G) Police Department

    (H) Department of Corrections

    (I) Fire Department

    (J) Office of Central Services

    (K) Department of Public Works and Transportation

    (L) Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement

    (M) Office of Finance

    (N) Office of Law

    (O) Office of Community Relations

    (P) Office of Human Rights

    (Q) Department of the Environment

    (R) County Council

(d) Language Access Compliance Program Coordinator shall mean an employee working for the covered entity or covered entity with major public contact, responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and overseeing all agency programs and services in compliance with the Language Access for Public Services Act of 2017, including, ensuring the agency provides meaningful access and proper communication about all programs and activities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Non-English Proficient (NEP) individuals and prevent language-based discrimination complaints. This position shall be in the agency's Office of the Director and should report to agency Director, or Deputy Director, and the Language Access Compliance Program Director.

(e) Language Access Compliance Program Director shall mean the official in the Office of Human Rights who monitors the activities of the County agencies, departments, and programs undertaken to comply with the provisions of this Division in each agency.

(f) Language Access Compliance Program Monitor (LACPM) shall mean the Language Access Compliance Program's employee in charge of monitoring covered entities' compliance with the Language Access for Public Services Act of 2017. Some of LACPM's major responsibilities are: (a) conducting language access compliance assessments, (b) providing language access technical assistance and training, (c) investigating language access public complaints, and (d) enforcement.

(g) Language Access Compliance Program Analyst (LACPA) shall mean the Language Access Compliance Program's employee in charge of providing administrative support to the Language Access Compliance Program everyday operations. Some of LACPA's major responsibilities are: (a) receiving and providing guidance to language access inquiries from covered entities' LACPCs, (b) collecting language access data quarterly from covered agencies, (c) writing compliance reports and, (d) conducting outreach to LEP/NEP communities.

(h) Language Access Primary and Secondary Liaisons shall mean the employees appointed by the Program Manager or Supervisor to fulfill the program's language access duties and responsibilities, and to provide support to the covered agency's Language Access Compliance Program Coordinator.

(i) Limited English proficient (LEP) shall mean a person for whom English is not his/her primary language and who has a limited ability to speak, read, write or understand English;

(j) Non-English proficient (NEP) refers to a person who cannot speak, read, write or understand English;

(k) Oral language services shall mean the provision of oral information necessary to enable limited or non-English proficiency residents to access or participate in programs or services offered by a covered entity. The term "oral language services" may include placement of bilingual staff in public contact positions; the provision of experienced and trained staff interpreters; contracting with telephone interpreter programs; contracting with private interpreter services; and using interpreters made available through community service organizations that are publicly funded for that purpose.

(l) Vital documents shall mean applications, notices, complaint forms, legal contracts, and outreach materials published by a covered entity in a tangible format that inform individuals about their rights or eligibility requirements for benefits and participation, as well as health and safety information. The term "vital documents" shall include tax related educational and outreach materials produced by the Office of Finance but shall not include tax forms and instructions.

(m) Mass mailings shall mean materials distributed via mail to the entire County.

(n) Language Access Rights Banner is a pull up banner that states, in the County's top 10 spoken languages, "You have the right to ask for an interpreter and get help in your language for free. If your request is denied, call the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights (OHR) at 301-883-6170 to file a complaint."

(o) Language Identification Desktop Poster is a small poster designed to assist limited or non-English proficiency residents to identify and point out their language of preference as well as providing awareness that interpretation services are available. The poster features the County's top 20 spoken languages.

#### Sec. 2-514. Scope

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-514 (2026)

(a) The provisions of this Division shall apply to all County government agencies that constitute a covered entity as defined by Section 2-513(b) of the County Code and a covered entity with major public contact as defined by Section 2-513(c) of the County Code. Any and all contracting requirements under this Division shall be prospective and shall not impair or extinguish current and existing contracts made by the County.

#### Sec. 2-515. Oral language services provided by covered entities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-515 (2026)

(a) A covered entity shall designate a Language Access Compliance Program Coordinator to coordinate requests for access to oral language services to a person with limited or non-English proficiency who seeks to access or participate in the services, programs, or activities offered by the covered entity.

(b) A covered entity shall, at least annually, determine the type of oral language services needed based upon:

  (1) The number or proportion of limited or non-English proficient persons of the population served or encountered, or likely to be served or encountered by the covered entity, in the County;

  (2) The frequency with which limited or non-English proficient individuals come into contact with the covered entity;

  (3) The importance of the service provided by the covered entity; and

  (4) The resources available to the covered entity.

(c) In making the determination under subsection (b) of this Section of the type of oral language services needed, the covered entity shall consult the following sources of data to determine the languages spoken and the number or proportion of limited or non-English proficient persons of the population that are served or encountered, or likely to be served or encountered, by the covered entity in the County:

  (1) The United States Census Bureau's most current report entitled "Language Use and English Ability, Linguistic Isolation" (or any other successor report);

  (2) Any other language-related information;

  (3) Census data on language ability indicating that individuals speak English "less than very well";

  (4) Local census data relating to language use and English language ability; and

  (5) Other governmental data, including intake data collected by covered entities; data collected by the Prince George's County Public School System; and data collected by and made available by County government offices that conduct outreach to communities with limited-English proficient populations and that serve as a liaison between the County government and limited-English proficient populations.

(d) The County shall annually collect data about the languages spoken and the number or proportion of limited or no-English proficient persons speaking a given language in the population that is served or encountered, or likely to be served or encountered, by the covered entity. A covered entity's databases and tracking applications shall contain fields that will capture this information during the fiscal year that this Division takes effect with respect to the covered entity. All information collected under this Section shall be provided to the Language Access Director and made available to the public, upon request, within a reasonable time.

#### Sec. 2-516. Written language services provided by covered entity

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-516 (2026)

(a) A covered entity shall designate a Language Access Compliance Program Coordinator to coordinate requests for written translations of vital documents and mass mailings into any non-English language spoken by a limited or non-English proficient population that constitutes 5% or 10,000 individuals, whichever is less, of the population served or encountered, or likely to be served or encountered, by the covered entity in the County. In addition, a covered entity shall provide written translations of vital documents into any non-English language when requested.

(b) If the provisions of this Division are contractually imposed on a non-covered entity, subsection (a) of this Section shall also apply.

#### Sec. 2-517. Additional obligations of covered entities with major public contact

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-517 (2026)

(a) A covered entity with major public contact shall establish a language access plan.

(b) Each language access plan shall be established in consultation with the Language Access Compliance Program Director, the entity's Language Access Compliance Program Coordinator, and agency directors that conduct outreach to limited or non-English populations. Each language access plan shall be updated every 2 years and shall set forth, at minimum, the following:

  (1) The types of oral language services that the entity will provide and how the determination was reached;

  (2) The titles of translated documents that the entity will provide and how the determination was reached;

  (3) The number of contact positions in the entity and the number and language type of bilingual employees in public contact positions;

  (4) An evaluation and assessment of the adequacy of the services to be provided; and

  (5) A description of the funding and budgetary sources upon which the covered entity intends to rely to implement its language access plan.

(c) In establishing and updating the language access plan, the entity shall consult with the sources of data set forth in Section 2-515(c) of the County Code.

(d) A covered entity with major public contact shall develop a plan to conduct outreach to communities with limited or non-English proficient populations about their language access plans and about the benefits and services to be offered under this Division.

(e) A covered entity shall create and update on an ongoing basis the agency's Language Access Compliance Policy and Standard Operating Procedures based on the Language Access Compliance Program Director's template Languages Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure that agency personnel are aware of their language access responsibilities.

(f) Covered entities shall display the Language Identification Desktop Poster at every reception and customer service desk. Covered entities shall display the Language Access Rights Banner in all agency public facilities including mobile locations.

#### Sec. 2-518. Language access oversight; duties of Language Access Compliance Program Director

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-518 (2026)

(a) The Office of Human Rights shall provide oversight, monitoring, and investigation and enforcement of covered entities in their implementation of the provisions of this Division and report annually to the County Council and County Executive to ensure that the provision of services by covered entities meets acceptable standards of translation or interpretation.

(b) There shall be within the Office of Human Rights a Language Access Compliance Program Director and two Language Access Compliance Program Monitors and one Language Access Compliance Program Analyst to monitor activities under this Division. The Language Access Compliance Program Director shall:

  (1) Review and monitor each covered entity's language access plan for compliance with this Division and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, approved July 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d through 2000d-7);

  (2) Provide guidance and supervision to the Language Access Compliance Program Analyst and Language Access Compliance Program Monitors, who track and investigate public complaints regarding language access violations at covered entities, and where necessary, issue written findings of noncompliance to the covered entities regarding failures to provide language access; provided that this responsibility shall not supersede or preclude the existing individual complaint process and mechanism under the jurisdiction of the Office of Human Rights;

  (3) Provide policy guidance, training, supervision, and technical support to covered agencies' Language Access Compliance Program Coordinators (LACPCs) to ensure they obtain the necessary knowledge management tools and skills to bring their agencies into compliance with the responsibilities under this Division;

  (4) Consult with Language Access Compliance Program Coordinators and the heads of government offices that conduct outreach to communities with limited or non-English proficient populations;

  (5) Serve as the Language Access Compliance Program Director for the Office of Human Rights; and

  (6) Through the County Executive, by regulation, designate additional covered entities with major public contact.

  (7) Develop and update Language Access Policy and Language Access Standard Operating Procedures Template for covered agencies.

#### Sec. 2-518.01. Duties of Language Access Compliance Program Coordinators

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-518.01 (2026)

The Language Access Compliance Program Coordinators shall:

(1) coordinate requests for access to oral language services to a person with limited or non-English proficiency who seeks to access or participate in the services, programs, or activities offered by the covered entity and covered entity with major contact in the County; and

(2) coordinate requests for written translations of vital documents into any non-English language spoken by a limited or non-English proficient population that constitutes 5% or 10,000 individuals, whichever is less, of the population served or encountered, or likely to be served or encountered, by the covered entity and covered entity with major contact in the County.

(3) conduct language access compliance assessments on agency's programs and services to identify issues, writes reports and provides recommendations; develops and implements the agency's language access compliance plan.

(4) work under the guidance of the Language Access Compliance Program Director to develop the agency's Language Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure that agency personnel are aware of their language access responsibilities.

(5) provide policy guidance to the agency's executive team, managers and supervisors.

(6) meet the data collection and, quarterly and annual reporting requirements of the Act to the Office of Human Rights, Language Access Compliance Program.

(7) develop and conduct in-person Language Access Compliance Trainings to staff and provide technical support.

(8) receive and investigate and language access complaints against the agency, and immediately report and work with the agency's Director, and the Language Access Compliance Program Director to resolve them.

(9) conduct outreach to limited English proficient communities.

(10) work with agency's Director or budget officer to develop and implement an annual budget and procurement strategy for contracting language access service vendors, as well as advising the agency on language access procurement and budgeting related expenses.

### Division 46. Community Inclusiveness

#### Sec. 2-519. Purpose and intent

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-519 (2026)

The purpose of this Division is to improve community security by ensuring that immigrant and otherwise vulnerable communities can engage with County agencies, including public safety agencies, with assurance that such engagement will not be used to assist in civil immigration enforcement or a federal discriminatory practice. Further, this Division is intended to ensure that the constitutional rights of immigrant County residents are not violated and that County benefits and services are provided to residents regardless of country birth or immigration status.

#### Sec. 2-520. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-520 (2026)

(a) The following words, as used in this Division, shall for the purpose of this Division, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section:

  (1) Administrative warrant means an immigration warrant of arrest, order to detain or release aliens, notice of custody determination, notice to appear, removal order, warrant of removal, or any other document, including those issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") or any other federal immigration official or agency, including an immigration judge, that can form the basis for an individual's arrest or detention for a civil immigration enforcement purpose. Administrative warrant does not include any active criminal warrants issued upon a judicial determination of probable cause and in compliance with the requirements of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 26 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights.

  (2) Agency means any County department, agency, division, commission, council, committee, board, other body, or person established by Charter, ordinance, executive order, or by the County Council.

  (3) Agent means any person employed by or acting on behalf of an agency.

  (4) Citizenship or immigration status means all matters regarding questions of citizenship of the United States or any other country, the authority to reside in or otherwise be present in the United States, the time and manner of a person's entry into the United States, or any other immigration matter enforced by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), its predecessor or successor agency, or any other federal agency charged with the enforcement of civil immigration laws.

  (5) Contact information means home address, work address, telephone number, electronic mail address, social media contact information, license plate information, or any other means of contacting an individual or through which an individual may be located.

  (6) Eligible for release from custody means that one of the following conditions has occurred:

    (A) All criminal charges against the person have been dropped or dismiss;

    (B) The person has been acquitted of all criminal charges filed against him or her;

    (C) The person has served all the time required for his or her sentence;

    (D) The person has posted a bond; or

    (E) The person is otherwise eligible for release under state or local law, or local policy or regulation.

  (7) Family member means a person's (i) immediate family, (ii) extended family, (iii) court-appointed legal guardian or a person for whom the person is a court-appointed legal guardian, or (iv) domestic partner or the domestic partner's immediate or extended family.

  (8) ICE means the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency and shall include any successor agency charged with the enforcement of civil immigration laws.

  (9) Immigration detainer means a request by ICE to a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency that requests that the law enforcement agency provide notice of release or maintain custody of an individual based on an alleged violation of a civil immigration law, including detainers issued pursuant to Sections 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or 287.7 or 236.1 of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These detainers include but are not limited to DHS Form I-247D "Immigration Detainer — Request for Voluntary Action; DHS I-247X "Request for Voluntary Transfer"; or DHS Form I-247N "Request for Voluntary Notification of Release."

  (10) Immigration enforcement official means any federal employee engaged in immigration enforcement operations as herein defined, including but not limited to employees of the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and the Department of Justice ("DOJ").

  (11) Immigration enforcement operation means any and all efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal civil immigration law, and also includes any and all efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal criminal immigration law that penalizes a person's presence in, entry, or reentry to, or employment in, the United States, including but not limited to efforts to identify or apprehend persons for purposed of subjecting them to immigration detention and/or removal from the United States.

#### Sec. 2-521. Requesting information prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-521 (2026)

(a) No agent or agency may request information about or otherwise investigate or assist in the investigation of the citizenship or immigration status of any person unless such inquiry or investigation is required by law or court order, or if such inquiry is material to a criminal investigation, provided that such information is not used for civil immigration enforcement purposes.

(b) If the citizenship or immigration status of an individual is relevant to protections accorded to them under any state or federal law, or required by any international treaty, an agent or agency may notify the individual of the relevant protection or requirement and provide them an opportunity to voluntarily disclose their status or citizenship.

#### Sec. 2-522. Threats based on citizenship or immigration status prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-522 (2026)

No agent or agency may coerce, intimidate, or threaten any person based on the person's actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status or the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a member of the person's family.

#### Sec. 2-523. Conditioning benefits, services, or opportunities on immigration status prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-523 (2026)

(a) No agent or agency may condition the provision of County benefits, opportunities, or services on matters related to citizenship or immigration status unless required to do so by state or federal law, or court order.

(b) Where presentation of a Maryland driver's license or identification card is accepted as adequate evidence of identity, presentation of a photo identity document issued by the person's country of origin, such as a driver's license, passport, or matricula consular (consulate-issued document), or by a pre-approved non-profit organization shall be accepted and shall not subject the person to a higher level of scrutiny or different treatment than if the person had provided a Maryland driver's license or identification card except that this Subsection shall not apply to the completion of the federally mandated I-9 forms.

#### Sec. 2-524. Civil immigration enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-524 (2026)

(a) Traffic Stops and Police-Civilian Contact. No agent or agency may initiate an investigation or otherwise take law enforcement action solely based on the actual or perceived immigration status of a person, including the initiation of a stop, apprehension, arrest, or any other field of contact.

  (1) No agent or agency may require persons to prove their citizenship status, country of origin, or information related to their immigration status in the United States. Agents may not request identification for the sole purpose of determining a person's immigration status.

  (2) No agent or agency may prolong a traffic stop or detain an individual solely for questions related to a person's immigration status.

  (3) No agent or agency will include immigration status in their routine questioning when persons are being interviewed about potential traffic or criminal offenses, unless such inquiry or investigation is required by law or court order, or if such inquiry is material to a criminal investigation, provided such information is not used for civil immigration enforcement purposes.

(b) Arrest. No agent or agency may stop, search, arrest or detain a person based on an Administrative Warrant, an Immigration Detainer, or any other directive by DHS, or a belief that the person is not present legally in the United States or has committed a civil immigration violation.

(c) Actions Following an Arrest. If a person is arrested, no agent or agency may:

  (1) contact any immigration enforcement official, including but not limited to ICE officers, regarding a person that may be the subject of an Administrative Warrant or an Immigration Detainer, unless that person is the subject of an active criminal warrant requiring such action;

  (2) affect in any way the manner in which a person is processed following an arrest based on an Administrative Warrant or an Immigration Detainer;

  (3) detain the person based on an Administrative Warrant or Immigration Detainer, or otherwise comply with an Administrative Warrant or Immigration Detainer, after that person becomes eligible for release from custody; or

  (4) detain the person based solely on the belief that the person is not present legally in the United States, or that the person has committed a civil immigration violation.

(d) Coordination with immigration enforcement officials. No agent or agency may coordinate with an immigration enforcement official in furtherance of a civil immigration enforcement operation, including by:

  (1) permitting immigration enforcement officials access to non-public space within a government facility or any area where County business is being conducted;

  (2) permitting immigration enforcement officials access to a person being detained by, or in the custody of, the agent or agency;

  (3) permitting immigration enforcement officials use of agency facilities, information, or equipment for investigative interviews or other investigative purposes; or

  (4) communicating any information about an individual who is the target of a civil immigration enforcement operation with immigration enforcement officials.

  (5) notifying immigration enforcement officials that an individual has been or is ready to be released from custody, unless the individual has been convicted of a crime of violence as defined in Section 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(e) Other Agency Actions. No agency may:

  (1) enter into an inter-governmental services agreement, or other contract or agreement, with the federal government for the purpose of housing individuals subject to detention on civil immigration charges, or for any other purpose related to civil immigration enforcement; or

  (2) enter into an agreement under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) or any other federal law that permits state or local governmental entities to enforce federal civil immigration law.

#### Sec. 2-525. Avoiding aiding federal government in acts of discrimination

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-525 (2026)

No agency or department moneys, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel may be used to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals solely on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national or ethnic origin unless required by federal law.

#### Sec. 2-526. Exchanging file information

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-526 (2026)

(a) All applications, questionnaires, interview or other forms used in relation to County benefits, opportunities, or services shall be promptly reviewed by the pertinent agencies and any questions regarding citizenship or immigration status, other than those required by statute, ordinance, federal law or court order, shall be deleted if that information is not necessary for a County function.

(b) Any request received by an agency from immigration enforcement officials to detain or notify immigration enforcement officials regarding a person in custody shall be provided or communicated to the subject of such a request with forty-eight (48) hours. Where such request is in writing, the subject of the request shall be provided with a copy of the request.

(c) Agencies shall report to the County Council and County Executive every six (6) months the number of requests received from immigration enforcement officials and the manner in which each request was handled and whether any County agent, officer, employee or official violated any Section of this Division. Agencies shall respond to any request for information for matters covered under this Division by the Council or the County Executive within seven (7) days.

#### Sec. 2-527. Compliance with Division and federal law

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-527 (2026)

No provision in this Division applies if it prohibits a County agency, officer, employee, or official from complying with a federal law or regulation, to include, Sections 1373 and 1644 of Title 8 of the United States Code, state law or regulation, court order, extradition agreement or any other agreement that allows a County agency to accept custody of an individual pursuant to a criminal warrant. Any intentional violation of a Section in this Division by a County public safety agent, officer, employee or official shall be referred to their appointing authority for appropriate discipline.

#### Sec. 2-527.01. Enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-527.01 (2026)

(a) A violation of any provision in this Division shall result in a mandatory referral to the Prince George's County Office of Ethics and Accountability and the Board of Ethics, pursuant to Section 2-292(i) and 2-296 of Division 17, Subtitle 2, and Section 3-303 of Division 17A, Subtitle 2.

(b) The referral shall be made by the head of the affected agency or department or any supervisory official with knowledge of the violation.

(c) The Board of Ethics shall review the matter in accordance with the procedures outlined in Sections 2-292 through 2-294 of Division 17, Subtitle 2, for violations of the County Code of Ethics.

### Division 47. Law Enforcement Reform Initiatives

#### Subdivision 1. General Provisions

##### Sec. 2-528. Policy

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-528 (2026)

To implement, through County law, the mandates, purpose and goals of the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021, as passed by the General Assembly and as may be further amended.

##### Sec. 2-529. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-529 (2026)

(a) In addition to the terms defined in Md. Annotated Code Public Safety Article Section 3-101, the following terms as used in this Division, shall have the following meanings:

  (1) Board means the Police Accountability Board.

##### Sec. 2-530. Budget and Staff

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-530 (2026)

The County Executive shall propose a budget for the Board, Administrative Charging Committee and the Trial Board(s), to the extent the Trial Board is utilized by the law enforcement agency of a County department or office, that shall be included in the Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for consideration and adoption by the County Council. The proposed budget will include staff costs, independent legal counsel and compensation for the Police Accountability Board and the Administrative Charging Committee. Effective July 1, 2023, beginning Fiscal Year 2024, the proposed budget will come from the general fund and will be equal to at least one percent (1%) of the Police Department's general fund budget to include staff costs, independent legal counsel, and compensation for the Board and the Administrative Charging Committee.

#### Subdivision 2. Police Accountability Board

##### Sec. 2-531. Police Accountability Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-531 (2026)

There is a Police Accountability Board ("Board"). The Board's membership, duties and responsibilities are set forth in this Subdivision.

##### Sec. 2-532. Responsibilities of the Governing Body

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-532 (2026)

(a) Establish the membership of the Board; and

(b) Establish the budget, including staffing costs, of the Board; and

(c) Appoint a Chair of the Board who has relevant experience to the position; and

(d) Establish the procedures for record keeping by the Board.

##### Sec. 2-533. Composition of the Board; Residency; Terms of Office

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-533 (2026)

(a) The Board shall consist of eleven (11) members.

  (1) Five (5) members shall be nominated by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the Council; and

  (2) Five (5) members shall be nominated by the County Council.

(b) The County Executive shall nominate, for approval by the Council, the Chair of the Board who has relevant experience to the position such as working with a criminal justice agency and/or community service organization.

(c) A Board member may be removed from office for cause by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of the full Council.

(d) Prior to nomination, there must be a public engagement process established for all prospective nominees, which shall be proposed by the County Executive and approved by Council resolution.

(e) To the extent practicable, the members of the Board shall reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, cultural and geographic diversity of the County and should be required to include members with a range of professional or lived experiences.

(f) Board members shall be at least 21 years of age and residents of Prince George's County.

(g) An individual may not be a member of the Board if they are:

  (1) An active police or law enforcement officer;

  (2) Employee of the Prince George's County government;

  (3) Employee of the Office of the Sheriff of Prince George's County;

  (4) Employee of a municipality located within Prince George's County

  (5) Employee of Maryland State government;

  (6) An elected official or candidate for political office within County government, State government or municipality within Prince George's County; or

  (7) A former police officer on the "do not call" list of the State's Attorney.

(h) No more than one former police or law enforcement officer, as defined in Md. Public Safety Code Ann. §3-201, can serve on the Board.

(i) Appointments to the Board shall be for four (4) year terms except that the terms of the initial Board members shall be staggered. In the event that a Board member does not complete a term, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as set forth in subparagraph (a) of this Section. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

(j) Independent counsel shall be provided to the Board pursuant to budgetary appropriations ordinance.

(k) Candidates for membership will demonstrate honesty, integrity and credibility.

(l) Candidates for the Board membership shall not be excluded from consideration or disqualified on the basis of their immigration status, as long as the applicant can prove identity and work authorization in accordance with federal law, or criminal history, except that any person who has been convicted of or received a probation before judgment (PBJ) disposition for any crime under federal or state law, but has not yet successfully completed their sentence for the conviction or PBJ (including any period of probation or parole imposed or any order for the payment of restitution) shall be ineligible for appointment.

##### Sec. 2-534. Duties of the Police Accountability Board

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-534 (2026)

The Board shall:

(a) Hold quarterly meetings with the heads of law enforcement agencies and otherwise work with law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of Prince George's County, and the Prince George's County government, to improve matters of policing;

(b) Appoint civilian members to charging committees and trial boards in accordance with State law;

(c) Receive complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public that include: the name of the police officer accused of misconduct, a description of the facts on which the complaint is based and contact information of the complainant or a person filing on behalf of the complainant for investigative follow-up. A complaint need not be notarized;

(d) Forward complaints of police misconduct to the appropriate law enforcement agency within three (3) business days after receipt by the Board;

(e) On a quarterly basis review disciplinary outcomes of disciplinary matters resulting from both internal and external complaints. The Board shall be entitled to:

  (1) All evidence considered by the law enforcement agency and the Administrative Charging Committee, upon completion of an investigation. A law enforcement agency and the Administrative Charging Committee must respond to a request for additional information within 10 business days;

  (2) Issue subpoenas, interview witnesses and employ any other investigative powers necessary to complete their obligation to review outcomes of disciplinary matters as considered by the Administrative Charging Committee; and

  (3) Review body worn camera matters resulting from both internal and external complaints.

(f) Seek community feedback on policing and provide information about policing matters to the community.

(g) On or before December 31 each year, submit a report to the County Executive and County Council that:

  (1) Identifies any trends in the disciplinary process of police officers in Prince George's County; and

  (2) Make recommendations on changes to policy that would improve police accountability in Prince George's County.

(h) The Board shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently as determined by the Board to carry out its duties.

(i) Develop rules of procedure not inconsistent with State or County law.

(j) The Board may attend law enforcement agency trainings, including use of force trainings and attend relevant local, regional and national trainings subject to County's approval and payment process.

(k) Recordkeeping. The staff assigned to the Board shall maintain its records and shall establish a record retention schedule in accordance with State law. The Board shall abide by the provisions of the Maryland Public Information Act.

#### Subdivision 3. Administrative Charging Committee

##### Sec. 2-535. Administrative Charging Committee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-535 (2026)

There is an Administrative Charging Committee ("ACC"). The ACC'S membership, duties and responsibilities are set forth in this Subdivision.

##### Sec. 2-536. Composition of ACC

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-536 (2026)

The Administrative Charging Committee shall:

(a) Consist of five (5) members to include:

  (1) The Chair of the Board or another member of the Board as designated by the Chair;

  (2) Two civilian members who are not members of the Board, nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council; and

  (3) Two additional civilians who are not members of the Board but are appointed by the Board.

(b) Appointments to the ACC shall be for three (3) year terms except that the terms of the initial ACC members shall be staggered. In the event that an ACC member does not complete a term, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as set forth in subparagraph (a) of this Section. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

(c) Prior to serving, all members of the ACC must complete the training required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. Members must also complete other training as may be required to include law enforcement agency trainings and relevant local, regional and national trainings subject to County's approval and payment process.

(d) Independent counsel shall be assigned to the ACC in accordance with budgetary appropriations.

(e) To the extent practicable, the members of the Committee shall reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, cultural and geographic diversity of the County and should be required, to the extent practicable include members with a range of professional or lived experiences.

(f) Candidates for the ACC membership shall not be excluded from consideration or disqualified on the basis of their immigration status, as long as applicant can prove identity and work authorization in accordance with federal law, or criminal history, except that any person who has been convicted of or received a probation before judgment (PBJ) disposition for any crime under federal or state law, but has not yet successfully completed their sentence for the conviction or PBJ (including any period of probation or parole imposed or any order for the payment of restitution) shall be ineligible for appointment.

##### Sec. 2-537. Mandatory Responsibilities of ACC

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-537 (2026)

The ACC shall:

(a) Review the findings of a law enforcement agency's investigation of external complaints, including complaints involving allegations of misconduct that occur on or off-duty and were not initiated by the involved citizen; and

(b) Determine if the police officer who is subject to investigation shall be:

  (1) administratively charged; or

  (2) not administratively charged.

(c) If the police officer is administratively charged, shall recommend discipline in accordance with the law enforcement agency's disciplinary matrix established in accordance with Md. Annotated Code Public Safety Section 3-105;

(d) If the police officer is not administratively charged, make a determination that:

  (1) the allegations against the police officer are unfounded;

  (2) the allegations against the police officer are not sustained; or

  (3) the police officer is exonerated.

(e) Review any body camera footage that may be relevant to the matters covered in the complaint of misconduct;

(f) Authorize a police officer called to appear before an administrative charging committee to be accompanied by a representative;

(g) Issue a written opinion that describes in detail its findings, determinations, and recommendations; and forward the written opinion to the chief of the law enforcement agency, the police officer, and the complainant;

(h) Record, in writing, any failure of supervision that caused or contributed to a police officer's misconduct;

(i) Review and make a determination or ask for further review within 30 days after completion of the of the investigating unit's review;

(j) Maintain confidentiality relating to matters being considered by ACC until final disposition of the matter;

(k) Develop rules of procedure not inconsistent with State or County law; and

(l) Meet once per month or as needed.

##### Sec. 2-538. Discretionary Responsibilities of ACC

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-538 (2026)

The ACC may request information or action from the law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation, including requiring additional investigation and the issuance of subpoenas.

#### Subdivision 4. Trial Boards

##### Sec. 2-539. Trial Boards

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-539 (2026)

In addition to the requirements set forth in Maryland Annotated Code Public Safety Article Title 3, Subtitle 1:

(a) Each law enforcement agency with the jurisdiction of Prince George's County shall establish a trial board process in accordance with this Subdivision.

(b) A small law enforcement agency may use the trial board process of another law enforcement agency by mutual agreement.

##### Sec. 2-540. Composition of Trial Boards

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-540 (2026)

A trial board for each law enforcement agency shall:

(a) Consist of three (3) members to include:

  (1) An actively serving or retired administrative law judge or a retired judge of the District Court or a circuit court appointed by the County Executive pursuant to the process described below in subparagraph (b) of this section;

  (2) A civilian appointed by the Board, who is not a member of the ACC or the Board; and

  (3) A police officer of equal rank to the police officer accused of misconduct appointed by the chief of the law enforcement agency for which the accused police officer was employed at the time of the alleged misconduct pursuant to the process described below in subparagraph "C" of this section.

    (A) A representative selected by the head of the law enforcement agency and the accused officer shall meet prior to the scheduling of the trial board to select the officer of equal rank and up to four (4) alternate officers of equal rank by using an Excel spreadsheet with a randomization function or the agencies current computer randomized selection process.

    (B) The accused officer may strike one (1) officer of equal rank for just cause, to be determined by the representative selected by the head of the law enforcement agency, who may also strike an officer of equal rank for just cause.

    (C) The officer of equal rank chosen by this method shall serve as the pick of the head of the law enforcement agency for the trial board of the accused officer.

    (D) The alternate officers are to be used, in order of pick, as the replacement pick of the head of the law enforcement agency in the event that the officer of equal rank or any of the previous alternates are unable to serve on the trial board due to documented injury, illness, work schedule conflict, or other valid reason that is determined to be excusable by the head of the law enforcement agency.

(b) Panel of Judges.

  (1) The County Executive shall establish a roster of ten (10) judges who shall be an actively serving or retired administrative law judge, or a retired judge of the District Court or a circuit court.

  (2) The County Executive Office will maintain the list of the judges and assign in numerical order as the request is received by the law enforcement agency for an upcoming trial board matter.

    (i) If both the law enforcement agency and the police officer(s) alleged to have committed misconduct in the applicable trial board agree to pass over the next available name on the panel list, then the County Executive Office will provide the next available name on the list.

    (ii) The ability to pass over the next name on the panel list, at the agreement of the law enforcement agency and the accused officer(s), is allowed only once.

  (3) The County Executive shall use reasonable efforts to consistently maintain a panel of ten (10) judges. Notwithstanding, a law enforcement agency is still required to choose from the available panel of judges even if the number of panel members falls below ten (10).

  (4) Prior to serving on a Trial Board, all Trial Board members must complete the required training by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. Trial Board members must also complete other training that may be required.

##### Sec. 2-541. Responsibilities of Trial Boards

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-541 (2026)

Trial Boards shall comply with the provisions set forth in Md. Annotated Code Public Safety Article, Section 3-106.

#### Subdivision 5. Law Enforcement Agencies

##### Sec. 2-542. Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Agencies

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-542 (2026)

Each law enforcement agency and/or chief of the law enforcement agency shall comply with all applicable mandates of Md. Annotated Code Public Safety Article, Title 3, Subtitle 1 and Section 3-524 and Section 3-527 of the Public Safety Article.

### Division 48. Open Data

#### Sec. 2-543. Title

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-543 (2026)

(a) This section is known as the "Open Data Act."

#### Sec. 2-544. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-544 (2026)

In this section, the following words and phrases have the following meanings indicated:

(a) "Agency" means any department or office of the County Government.

(b)

  (1) "Data" means the final version of digital information regularly created or maintained by or on behalf of and owned by the County that records a file, measurement, transaction, or final decision related to the mission of an agency.

  (2) "Data" does not include any information provided to an agency by another government entity, information that may not be made available for privacy or security reasons, or data otherwise protected by law.

(c) "Measurement" means to quantify any characteristic of an observable event, occurrence, or object by comparison to a reference standard.

(d) "Open data plan" means a plan developed by the County Executive or their designee to implement this title.

  (1) "Public Data Set" means data identified as eligible for publication by the Open Data Plan.

  (2) "Public Data Set" does not include any portion of a data set that is not subject to disclosure under any federal or state law or any data that is subject to copyright or trademark protections.

(e) "Web portal" means a specifically designed website platform that brings information from diverse sources and serves as the single point of access for the information.

#### Sec. 2-545. Open data plan

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-545 (2026)

(a) The County Executive or their Designee shall develop and submit to the County Council for approval, an open data plan within one year of the effective date of this bill.

(b) The open data plan shall:

  (1) Include a summary description of the public data under the control of each agency data owner;

  (2) Assign and prioritize the order in which public data sets should be published by the data owners on the web portal based on whether the public data set:

    (a) Can be used to increase agency accountability and responsiveness;

    (b) Improves public knowledge of the agency and its operations;

    (c) Furthers the mission of the agency;

    (d) Creates economic opportunity; or

    (e) Responds to a need or demand identified through public input;

  (3) Create a timeline for the inclusion of public data sets on the web portal;

  (4) Address when and how an agency may change or terminate collection of data or remove the public data set from the web portal;

  (5) Designate an employee in each agency as a contact for public data set management and otherwise address appropriate staffing to manage the public data sets published on the web portal;

  (6) Prescribe the frequency of updates for public data sets on the web portal;

  (7) Be subject to County Council approval by resolution.

#### Sec. 2-546. Public data set availability

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-546 (2026)

(a) The County shall make public data sets available, and update those already available on the web portal within one year of the effective date of this bill.

(b) A public data set shall be made available for download

(c) A public data set shall be published in a format that permits automated processing. Does not require a software license or the use of specialized software, and uses appropriate technology to notify the public of updates.

(d) Once published, a public data set shall be updated as often as is required by the open data plan, to maintain the correctness of the data, or circumstances or events that require a change.

(e)

  (1) A published public data set shall be made available without any registration or license requirement or restriction on use. The County shall require third-party providers who deliver and host applications and data on behalf of the County, to meet the definition of public data sets and otherwise contracted requirements in securing and management of the data as prescribed.

  (2) In this subsection, "registration or license requirement or restriction" does not include any measure required to:

    (I) Protect the web portal from unlawful abuse or an attempt to damage or impair use of the portal; or

    (II) Analyze the type of data being used to improve service delivery.

(f) A published public data set must be accessible to external and internal search capabilities.

(g) This title does not prohibit an agency from:

  (1) Disclosing information not otherwise defined as data; or

  (2) Making voluntarily disclosed information accessible through the web portal.

#### Sec. 2-547. Web portal administration

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-547 (2026)

(a) The county shall conspicuously publish the open data policy required by this Act, on the web portal.

(b) The County shall implement a mechanism to solicit public feedback and encourage public discussion on open data policies and public data set availability on the web portal.

(c) An agency shall decide if inclusion of a public data set requested through the public input mechanism of the web portal should be included on the web portal.

#### Sec. 2-548. Open data policy

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-548 (2026)

(a) A public data set made available on the web portal is provided for informational purposes only.

(b) The county makes no express or implied warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, content, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose or use of any public data set made available on the web portal.

(c) The County is not liable for any deficiency in the completeness, accuracy, content, or fitness for any particular purpose or use of any public data set, or application utilizing the data set, provided by any third party.

(d) This title and the open data plan do not create a private right of action for enforcement. Failure to comply with this title or the open data plan shall not result in liability of the County.

#### Sec. 2-549. Internet data set policy and technical standards manual

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-549 (2026)

(a) Within one year after the effective date of this bill, the County shall prepare and publish a technical standards manual for the publication of public data sets on the web portal to make public data available to the greatest number of users and for the greatest number of applications.

(b) The manual:

  (1) Shall use open standards for web publishing and government, whenever practicable;

  (2) Shall identify the reason why each technical standard was selected and to which types of data it applies;

  (3) May recommend or require that certain data be published under more than one technical standard; and

  (4) Shall include a plan to adopt or utilize a web application programming interface standard that permits application programs to request and receive public data sets directly from the web portal.

(c) The County shall update the manual as necessary.

#### Sec. 2-550. Open data implementation plan report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-550 (2026)

(a) No later than July 1, 2024, and every July 1 thereafter, the County Executive or their designee shall submit to the County Council, and post on the web portal, a report on progress under the open data plan until all public data sets required to be published have been made available through the web portal.

(b) The report shall include:

  (1) The actions taken to make public data sets available on the web portal since the previous report.

  (2) Any action that will be taken before the next report;

  (3) Whether the list of public data sets in the open data plan should be updated;

  (4) Whether the prioritization of public data sets in the open data plan should be changed; and

  (5) Whether the timeline outlined in the open data plan for the inclusion of a public data set on the web portal should be changed.

#### Sec. 2-551. Legislative branch

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-551 (2026)

(a) The legislative branch may provide its public data sets to the County Executive or their designee to be included in the open data plan.

(b) The legislative branch may post all of its public data sets included in the open data plan on the same County web portal established by the County Executive.

### Division 49. Prince George's County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

#### Sec. 2-552. Prince George's County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-552 (2026)

The Prince George's County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is hereby created to promote and enhance the welfare of animals and serve as a link between the animal welfare community and local government.

#### Sec. 2-553. Powers and Duties of Committee

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-553 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Advise the County Executive and County Council on issues and recommendations for animal rescue; animal fostering; humane and ecologically sound control of the animal population; animal bite prevention; education on zoonotic disease transmission; and education of the public on safely coexisting with wildlife.

  (2) Advise the County Executive and County Council on best practices for animal shelters. Identify successful best practices from animal shelters in other jurisdictions. Review current practices for recruiting and training volunteers for the County animal shelter and make recommendations for improvements.

  (3) Advise the County Executive and County Council regarding the effect of animal welfare operations on potential laws, policies, rules and regulations aimed at improving the treatment and care of animals.

  (4) Serve as a facilitator of communication and understanding between the animal welfare community, the County government, and the community at large.

  (5) Advise the County government on the implementation of state and local initiatives pertaining to, but not limited to, sheltering, keeping, adoption, fostering, rescue, volunteerism, partnership, nonprofits, and charitable giving.

  (6) Promote public awareness and education regarding responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues.

  (7) Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance animal welfare programs.

  (8) Report annually to the County Executive and County Council on the status of animal welfare in the County.

#### Sec. 2-554. Committee Composition; Term; Officers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-554 (2026)

(a) The Committee shall be composed of eleven members nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The eleven members shall represent each of the following:

  (1) One member serving as a volunteer from the Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center;

  (2) One member being a licensed veterinarian with pet and wildlife experience;

  (3) One member of the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County;

  (4) One member experienced in animal fostering;

  (5) One member representing an organization providing services for community cats;

  (6) One member of an animal rescue organization working within the County;

  (7) One member with experience in animal care and behavior, outreach, training, to provide guidance in recruiting, training and retaining of shelter volunteers;

  (8) One member experienced in animal or pet behavior;

  (9) One public member who lives or works in the County;

  (10) One member of a Community Advocacy Group; and

  (11) One member who is an expert in breeding.

(b) The term of office for each member shall be three years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with five members appointed to three-year terms, three members appointed to two-year terms, and three members appointed to one-year terms.

(c) After an appointment to fill a vacancy before a term expires, the successor serves the rest of the unexpired term.

(d) The Committee members must elect annually a Chair and Vice Chair from among its voting members. Staff support shall be provided by the County Council.

#### Sec. 2-555. Meetings

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-555 (2026)

The committee shall meet in public session on call of the Chair. Appropriate notice must be given to the community per the State of Maryland's Open Meetings Act and county public meeting guidelines. The Committee must meet as often as necessary to perform and exercise its duties, but not less than 6 prescheduled times each year. The public meetings may be held virtually or in person. The Chair will conduct these meetings in an atmosphere or collaboration with the committee members and the public.

#### Sec. 2-556. Committee's Advice and Annual Report

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-556 (2026)

The Committee shall advise the County Executive and County Council on issues of interest to the animal welfare populace, both on the Committee's own initiative and upon the request of either branch of County government. Further, by July 1 each year, the Committee must submit to the County Executive and the County Council an annual report on its functions, activities, accomplishments, plans and objectives. The report should also include any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the Committee.

### Division 50. Community Safe Spaces Act

#### Sec. 2-557. Short title

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-557 (2026)

This Article is known as "The Community Safe Spaces Act."

#### Sec. 2-558. Purpose

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-558 (2026)

The purpose of this Act is to:

(a) uphold the County's values of equity, inclusiveness, dignity, and justice for all;

(b) maintain community trust by separating County services from federal immigration enforcement; and

(c) limit the use of County property for federal immigration enforcement purposes to enhance public trust, ensure equitable access to public facilities, and preserve County resources for local governmental purposes.

#### Sec. 2-559. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-559 (2026)

(a) For the purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall apply:

  (1) County facility means a building controlled by the County that provides services to the public.

  (2) County-owned or County-controlled property means real property owned, leased, or otherwise under the control or management authority of the County, including parking lots, garages, and vacant lots.

  (3) Department means any executive branch County department, agency, division, or other body, or person established by authority of an order, executive order, or County Council order.

  (4) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) means the federal enforcement agency responsible for enforcing civil immigration law, which may also include any entity or personnel authorized to enforce civil immigration law.

  (5) Operations base means an area that is used to plan, coordinate, and execute civil immigration enforcement operations.

  (6) Processing location means an area that is used for activities such as the identification, intake, processing of documentation, detention, arrest, or temporary holding of individuals for the purpose of carrying out civil immigration enforcement operations.

  (7) Staging area means an area used to assemble, mobilize, deploy vehicles, equipment, materials, or personnel for carrying out civil immigration enforcement operations.

#### Sec. 2-560. ICE access in County facilities—Warrant requirement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-560 (2026)

(a) A County employee or contractor shall not grant an ICE officer access or assist an officer in entering any portion of a County facility that is not accessible to the general public, unless:

  (1) there are exigent circumstances; or

  (2) the officer presents a valid warrant issued by a federal court.

(b) Nothing in this Section authorizes a County employee or contractor to interfere with, restrict, or impede an immigration officer when access has been denied or consent to entry has been withheld.

#### Sec. 2-561. Prohibition on use of County property for ICE enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-561 (2026)

(a) Any County-owned or County-controlled parking lot, garage, or vacant lot must not be used for ICE enforcement activities, including surveillance, staging, processing, detention, or vehicle storage, unless required by law or authorized by a valid judicial warrant.

(b) Any area or space identified under subsection (d) is not available to the general public for similar activities; in addition, federal, state, or local government entities or personnel will not receive special or enhanced access to County property for civil immigration enforcement operations.

(c) This section does not apply to:

  (1) any temporary access necessary to address an immediate threat to public safety; or

  (2) publicly available areas open to the general public, where the County lacks legal authority to restrict entry.

(d) The County Executive shall identify all County-owned or controlled parking lots, vacant lots, or garages that either have been used or are likely to be used in the future as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for civil immigration enforcement.

(e) The County Executive shall ensure that all such County properties identified under subsection (d) have clear signage stating: "This property is owned or controlled by Prince George's County. It may not be used for civil immigration enforcement as a: Staging Area, Processing Location, or Operations Base."

(f) Signage. Where applicable, the County Executive shall identify areas that are open to the general public and post signage at the entrance that states: "You do not have consent to enter for civil immigration enforcement purposes without authorization from a designated official."

(g) Reporting unauthorized use. A County employee who becomes aware of the unauthorized use of County-owned or County-controlled property shall immediately report the violation to the employee's department director. A reported violation shall include as much information as possible, including time, location, and a description of what was observed. Failure to report unauthorized use of property may result in disciplinary action.

#### Sec. 2-562. Immigration enforcement guidance for County departments; signage for private use

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-562 (2026)

(a) Guidance by the County Executive. The County Executive, in consultation with the Office of Law, shall create and publish immigration enforcement guidance for County staff and contractors.

(b) Signage for private use. The County Executive shall develop a signage template for business owners and leaseholders to use and make it available on the County's website. The owner or lessee may choose to use the signage template to identify and lawfully restrict non-public areas in which they would prohibit activities related to civil immigration enforcement.

(c) Executive regulations. The County Executive may establish regulations and standards as necessary to accomplish the purposes and intent of this Act. The regulations must be at least as stringent and consistent as the provisions of this Act.

#### Sec. 2-563. Compliance with Federal law

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-563 (2026)

No provision in this Article may be interpreted as preventing a law enforcement agent from sending or receiving information from any local, state, or Federal agency regarding the citizenship or immigration status of an individual in accordance with applicable State, federal or constitutional law.