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Sec. 29-125. Misrepresentation of Historic Status

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 § 29-125 (2026)

Sec. 29-125. Misrepresentation of Historic StatusCopy Citation

(a)
No person or entity shall advertise, market, or sell, or cause to be advertised, marketed, or sold, any property alleging that the subject property is a County Historic Site or Historic Resource, or that the subject property is in proximity to a Historic Site or Historic Resource, unless the property alleged as historic is designated as a Historic Site or Historic Resource on the Historic Sites and Districts Plan or listed in the National Register of Historic Places or any adopted amendment thereto.
(b)
No person or entity shall advertise, market, or sell, or cause to be advertised, marketed, or sold, any property alleging that the subject property is located within a County Historic District, unless the subject property is wholly located within a designated County Historic District as identified in the Historic Sites and Districts Plan or listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
(c)
Each publication of a statement in violation of Subsections (a) or (b) shall be a separate and distinct civil violation.