# Sec. 3-109. Powers and duties of Commission

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. 3-109. Powers and duties of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-109 (2026)

(a) The Commission may meet at the call of the Chairman to do the following:

  (1) Recommend to the County Executive and to the Director rules and regulations concerning the following:

    (A) The operation of the Animal Services and Adoption Center;

    (B) Standards for the collection, care, custody and disposal of animals at large, and public nuisance animals; and

    (C) Standards for the maintenance of holding facilities, pet shops, petting zoos, and other matters related to the treatment and maintenance of animals in Prince George's County.

  (2) Prepare and present the Commission budget in accordance with County budget procedures.

  (3) Review and make recommendations on the budget of the Animal Control Program.

  (4) Review and make recommendations on the standards and operation of the Animal Services and Adoption Center.

  (5) Upon a written complaint, petition, appeal, or request from a person receiving a violation notice, after a determination of probable cause by an Animal Control Officer that a violation of this subtitle has occurred, conduct a public hearing after due notice to determine whether violations of the provisions of this Subtitle have occurred, whether a public nuisance animal or condition exists, and/or whether a person subject to an order of the Commission has complied with that order.

  (6) Upon determination after notice and hearing that violations of this Subtitle have occurred and that a public nuisance animal or condition exists, and/or if a person subject to an order of the Commission has not complied with the order, require the payment of civil penalties and the taking of other affirmative action as prescribed in this Subtitle.

  (7) After notice and hearing on violations of this Subtitle, require the remission of assessed penalties as appropriate.

  (8) Recommend to the County Executive changes in the law regarding the control of animals in Prince George's County.

  (9) To issue process, in forms approved by the County Executive, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents at hearings of the Commission, which process shall be enforceable by the Circuit Court, upon application by the Office of Law on behalf of the Commission.