Sec. 2-253.13. Renewal; revocation or suspension of license
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.13 (2026)
Sec. 2-253.13. Renewal; revocation or suspension of licenseLinkCopy Citation
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.