# Sec. 26-142. 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. 26-142. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-142 (2026)

(a) For the purposes of this Division, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned below, except in those instances in which the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

  (1) Authorized towing company means a towing company duly licensed by Prince George's County, Maryland, pursuant to the provisions of Subtitle 5, Division 21, of this Code.

  (2) County means Prince George's County, Maryland.

  (3) County Police means the County Police of Prince George's County, Maryland.

  (3.1) Director means the Director of the Environment.

  (4) Impounding means the temporary storage of a vehicle that has been removed from private property, as herein defined, at a facility maintained by the County.

  (5) Motor Vehicle Administration means the Motor Vehicle Administration of the State of Maryland.

  (6) Motor Vehicle Law of Maryland means Titles 11 through 27 of the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1977), as may be amended from time to time.

  (7) Private property means private property which has been posted by the owner of the property against unauthorized parking pursuant to the provisions of this Division.

  (8) Property owner includes the owner of property or any person having a possessory interest in such property.

  (9) Towing means the moving or removing of a vehicle by a tow truck.

  (10) Towing company means person or other entity that provides towing services.

  (11) Vehicle means a vehicle as defined in Section 11-176 of the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1977) as amended from time to time, which includes but is not limited to motor vehicles, motorcycles and trailers.