# Sec. 2-253.06. Definitions

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 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.