# Sec. 3-116.01. Criminal penalties; violations

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. 3-116.01. Criminal penalties; violations

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-116.01 (2026)

(a) Any person found to have violated any provision of Section 3-185.01 shall be fined up to $1,000.00 or may be sentenced to not more than six (6) months of imprisonment.

(b) A Pit Bull that causes injury to or kills a human being or a domestic animal without provocation shall be humanely destroyed, and the owner of such dog shall be fined up to $1,000.00 or may be sentenced to not more than six (6) months of imprisonment.

(c) For violation of Section 3-115(g), the criminal penalty shall be up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days.

(d) For violation of Section 3-135, the criminal penalty shall be up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days.

(e) For violation of Section 3-131, 3-180(a), 3-180(b)(4) or Section 3-180(c), the criminal penalty shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisonment for up to six (6) months.

(f) For any violation of Section 3-136, upon conviction, the criminal penalty shall be $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and/or imprisonment for up to 180 days.