# Subdivision 2. Specific Civil Penalties Prescribed

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.

## Subdivision 2. Specific Civil Penalties Prescribed

### Sec. 28-261. Grading, pollution, drainage, floodplain, and erosion control violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-261 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any provision of the County Code concerning grading, pollution, drainage, floodplain, and erosion control shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

  (1) Each separate day of violation that remains uncorrected is a distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

  (2) The penalty provided in Sections 1-123, 4-116, or 4-117 of the County Code shall not apply to enforcement of the County Code provisions concerning grading, drainage, and erosion control as set forth in this Division.

(b) The civil monetary fine, excluding those arising from a violation of the Zoning Ordinance, for each civil violation of the County Code concerning grading, pollution, drainage, floodplain, and erosion control shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00), except as provided in Subsection (c).

(c) For a repeated civil violation, at the same location, the following fine shall apply:

  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |
  | --- | --- |

### Sec. 28-262. Fire Code Violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-262 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any of the following provisions of the County Code shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section:

  | Sections | 11-103; |
  | --- | --- |
  |  | 11-107 through 11-109, inclusive; |
  |  | 11-111 through 11-113, inclusive; |
  |  | 11-156; |
  |  | 11-159; |
  |  | 11-203; |
  |  | 11-206; |
  |  | 11-207; |
  |  | 11-254 through 11-281, inclusive; |
  |  | 11-284 through 11-287, inclusive; |
  |  | 11-289 through 11-292, inclusive; and |
  |  | 11-292.01. |

  (1) Each separate day of violation that remains uncorrected is a distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of the provisions enumerated in Subsection (a), except Section 11-292.01, shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), except as provided in Subsection (c) of this Section and as provided in Section 11-277(c). The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of Section 11-292.01 shall be Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

(c) For a repeated civil violation, the following fines shall apply:

  | 2nd violation | $500.00 |
  | --- | --- |
  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |

### Sec. 28-263. Unobstructed Building Access Violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-263 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates Section 4-180(a)(9) of this Code concerning unobstructed accessible routes to buildings shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

  (1) Each separate day of violation that remains uncorrected is a distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of the County Code concerning unobstructed accessible routes for disabled persons to buildings shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), except as provided in Subsection (c).

(c) For a repeated civil violation, at the same location, within a thirty-six (36) month period, the following fines shall apply:

  | 2nd violation | $500.00 |
  | --- | --- |
  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |

### Sec. 28-264. Historic Sites and Districts violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-264 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any of the following provisions of the County Code shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section: Sections 2-162.01, 29-124, and 29-125.

  (1) Each publication of a statement which constitutes a violation shall be a separate and distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of the provisions enumerated in Subsection (a) shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

### Sec. 28-265. Secondhand dealer and pawn dealer violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-265 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates Sections 5-234, 5-236, 5-237, 5-238, 5-238.01, and 5-239 of this Code concerning secondhand and pawn dealers shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsections (b) through (d) of this Section.

  (1) Each separate day of violation that remains uncorrected is a distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsections (b) through (d) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of Sections 5-234, 5-238, and 5-238.01 of the County Code shall be Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the first violation, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the second violation, and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the third and each subsequent violation in excess of three (3) violations at the same location within a twelve (12) month period.

(c) The civil monetary fine assessed against the employee of the Secondhand or Pawn Dealer for each civil violation of Sections 5-236, 5-237, and 5-239 of the County Code shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).

(d) The civil monetary fine assessed against the Secondhand or Pawn Dealer for each civil violation of Sections 5-236, 5-237, and 5-239 of the County Code shall be Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the first violation, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the second violation, and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the third and each subsequent violation in excess of three (3) violations at the same location within a twelve (12) month period.

### Sec. 28-266. Violations by Special Food Service Facilities — Mobile Units

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-266 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any of the following provisions of the County Code shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section:

  Sections 5-2803 5-2806 5-2807 11-206 11-207 12-108 12-115(a)(1), (2)(A), (B), (C) and (D).

  (1) Each publication of a statement which constitutes a violation shall be a separate and distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of the provisions enumerated in Subsection (a) shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), except as provided in Subsection (c) of this Section and as provided in Section 11-277(c).

(c) For a repeated civil violation, the following fines shall apply:

  | 2nd violation | $500.00 |
  | --- | --- |
  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |

### Sec. 28-267. Violations by Tanning Facilities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-267 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates the provisions of Section 12-206 of the County Code shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

  (1) Each publication of a statement which constitutes a violation shall be a separate and distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of the provisions enumerated in Subsection (a) shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), except as provided in Subsection (c) of this Section.

(c) For a repeated civil violation, the following fines shall apply:

  | 2nd violation | $500.00 |
  | --- | --- |
  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |

(d) A tanning facility with more than three violations of this section in a three year period shall have their use and occupancy permit revoked.

### Sec. 28-268. Building Code Violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-268 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of Subtitle 4 of the County Code shall, upon citation issued pursuant to Subdivision 1, be deemed to have committed a civil violation and shall pay to the County a civil monetary fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section. Each separate day of violation that remains uncorrected is a distinct civil violation subject to an additional citation and fine in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) The civil monetary fine for each civil violation of this Subtitle shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). For a repeated civil violation, the following fines shall apply:

  | 2nd violation | $500.00 |
  | --- | --- |
  | Each subsequent violation | $1,000.00 |