# Sec. 3-163. Petting zoo license

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. 3-163. Petting zoo license

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-163 (2026)

(a) A person may not operate a petting zoo without first obtaining a petting zoo license as provided herein.

(b) A petting zoo license must be obtained thirty (30) days prior to the petting zoo operating in the County regardless of the length of time of operation, i.e. for one hour, one day, one week, etc.

(c) The application for a petting zoo license shall be accompanied by a site plan of the petting zoo, showing all cages/crates, enclosures, security fences and other arrangements for public security and animal care and feeding.

(d) The petting zoo license fee shall be One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00). The petting zoo license shall be valid for the time(s) and date(s) stated in the application but in no event shall a petting zoo license be valid for a period in excess of one calendar year.