Sec. 28-251. Background, scope, and purpose
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 § 28-251 (2026)
Sec. 28-251. Background, scope, and purposeLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In enacting this Division the Council has considered the following:
(1)
Article 25A, Section 5(A), Annotated Code of Maryland, empowers this County to enforce its ordinances, resolutions, bylaws, and regulations adopted under the authority of Article 25A by civil fines and penalties.
(2)
The District Court has jurisdiction under Section 4-401, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adjudicate a violation of the County Code which is subject to civil penalty.
(b)
This Division pertains to civil violations of the Prince George's County Code which are subject to civil fines and penalties, but this Division shall not be applicable where a specific procedure for levy and adjudication of a civil fine or penalty for a violation has been enacted in other Divisions of this Subtitle, or where a criminal penalty has been established.
(c)
The purpose of this Division is to promulgate procedures for the imposition of civil fines and penalties and for the adjudication thereof by the District Court of the State of Maryland.