# Sec. 3-148.02. Animal hobby permit application; fees; term and standards

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. 3-148.02. Animal hobby permit application; fees; term and standards

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-148.02 (2026)

(a) Application for an animal hobby permit shall be made to the Department on forms prescribed by the Director. The annual fee shall be Five Dollars ($5.00).

(b) The permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issue. Application for a permit must be made within thirty (30) days of acquiring five (5) or more animals as set forth in Section 3-148.01, or within thirty (30) days of establishing a residence in the County with five (5) or more animals as set forth in Section 3-148.01.

(c) No permit shall be issued unless:

  (1) Each ferret, dog, or cat has a valid County license;

  (2) There exists proper space and safe means of confinement for each animal;

  (3) Each animal is provided proper care, proper shelter and protection from the weather;

  (4) Evidence exists that each animal has been provided proper veterinary care;

  (5) No objectionable odors or noises exist that might disturb the neighborhood or otherwise cause a public nuisance condition to exist;

  (6) All animals on the property are kept in compliance with any and all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations as pertain to animals.

(d) An Animal Control Officer shall inspect for compliance with Subsection 3-148.02(c), above, before any animal hobby permit shall be issued.

(e) The permit shall be issued for the address and owner listed on the application and shall not be transferable to any other address or owner.