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Sec. 3-106.01. Wildlife Displacement Fees and Management

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 § 3-106.01 (2026)

Sec. 3-106.01. Wildlife Displacement Fees and ManagementCopy Citation

(a)
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and the Department of the Environment (DOE) shall create a study on the effects of wildlife displacement by the development of new land and reach out to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for any input on the study.
(1)
The contents of the study are listed below:
(A)
The types of wildlife that are displaced during the development of land;
(B)
Identify any endangered animals that may be displaced during the development of land;
(C)
The costs associated with the removal of the wildlife from the land;
(D)
A estimated amount of costs that wildlife negatively impacts on the land which was developed, and developed lands within a reasonable amount distance;
(E)
A estimated amount of costs that wildlife negatively impacts on the land which was developed, and developed lands within a reasonable distance;
(F)
Identify and categorize areas based on the amount of wildlife present in those areas; and
(G)
A formula that establishes reasonable fees that are proportioned and directly applicable to any reasonable wildlife costs incurred by any of the enumerated study requirements or what M-NCPPC and the Department of the Environment deems necessary to protect, control, and limit wildlife within the County.
(b)
The M-NCPPC and the Department of the Environment shall provide the study within six (6) months of enactment.
(c)
From time to time, the M-NCPPC, the Department of the Environment, and the Animal Control Administrator shall reevaluate the study and make recommendations to the County Council.
(d)
The Wildlife Action Plan. The M-NCPPC, the Department of the Environment, and the Animal Control Administrator shall jointly create a comprehensive plan to address the wildlife displacement issues within the county.
(1)
The plan shall include the following goals:
(A)
Limiting wildlife displaced animals from encroaching and interfering with citizens' property;
(B)
Controlling wildlife animal displacement where lands are developed in a manner that ensures minimal wildlife interference with citizens and their property;
(C)
Protecting the displaced wildlife in a way that ensures they are kept safe for future generations to witness and enjoy;
(D)
Increasing the role of animal control in limiting, controlling, and protecting the wildlife within the County;
(E)
Animal Control's increased availability for wildlife calls from County residents;
(F)
What the M-NCPPC, DOE, and the Animal Control Administrator deem necessary in limiting, controlling, and protecting the wildlife within the County; and
(G)
From time to time, the Director of the Environment and the Animal Control Administrator shall reevaluate and update the Wildlife Action Plan as needed.