# Sec. 20-156.02. Continuous Operation

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. 20-156.02. Continuous Operation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 20-156.02 (2026)

(a) Each licensee must keep each licensed taxicab in continuous operation as defined by applicable regulation.

(b) The Director shall issue regulations by June 1, 2017 defining continuous operation using a formula that:

  (1) Uses calendar-quarterly reports submitted by each certificate holder showing mileage driven by each vehicle associated with a certificate held by, or affiliated with, an association, company or individual owner; and

  (2) Requires average per-vehicle mileage to be at least sixty (60%) of the County-wide average for each quarter. The Director, by written request, may waive the requirement for a vehicle if provided documentation of mechanical or safety deficiencies in need of repair.

(c) Each certificate holder must notify the Department in writing at any time that:

  (a) A taxicab held by or affiliated with them will be or has been out of service for more than 30 days; or

  (b) An average of more than 15% of the taxicabs whose certificates are held by that association or company have been inactive during the previous calendar month.

(d) Each notice must:

  (a) Explain the reasons for each period of inactivity; and

  (b) Show why the Director should not revoke the license of each inactive taxicab for lack of use.

(e) If a taxicab licensee does not meet the criteria set forth in this Section, the licensee's certificate is subject to revocation.

(f) A revoked certificate shall immediately be reissued with assignment prioritized for:

  (1) use for accessible vehicles;

  (2) use by an individual owner; or

  (3) other applicants.