Sec. 2-155. Public hearing; procedure; records
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 § 2-155 (2026)
Sec. 2-155. Public hearing; procedure; recordsLinkCopy Citation
(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.