# Sec. 3-147. Same: Time to apply; renewal; penalty

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. 3-147. Same: Time to apply; renewal; penalty

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-147 (2026)

(a) An owner shall apply for a license within ten (10) days after a ferret, dog, or cat becomes four (4) months of age.

(b) Any person moving into, and establishing a residence in, the County with a ferret, dog, or cat must apply for licenses for each ferret, dog, or cat within thirty (30) days of establishing residence.

(c) Reserved.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division, the Director may, establish a systematic method for administering the renewal of licenses under this Division, including, but not limited to, establishing staggered renewal dates for existing licenses and prorating license fees based on such renewal dates. In no event shall the Director restrict the right of a licensee, under any initial license issued in accordance with the provisions of this Division, to an initial term of less than one (1) year from the date of issuance;

(e) Failure to make timely application for an initial license as stated in Subsections (a) and (b), above, or for renewal of a license shall result in the assessment of a penalty of Three Dollars and fifty cents ($3.50).