# Sec. 32-118. Stop Work Orders

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. 32-118. Stop Work Orders

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 32-118 (2026)

(a) Whenever any work is being done in violation of the provisions of this Subtitle or is not in conformance with the term of any permit issued for such work, the Director or his duly authorized representative may order all or part of the work on the job stopped until such violation or nonconformance is eliminated and any work or installation made in violation of this Subtitle is corrected. Such "Stop Work Order;" if oral, shall be followed by a written "Stop Work Order" within twenty-four (24) hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday or holidays).

(b) It shall be unlawful to do or perform any work on a permit following the issuance of a "Stop Work Order," except as may be necessary to comply with the corrective action ordered by the "Stop Work Order" or otherwise prevent injury or damage to persons or property.

(c) The "Stop Work Order" shall contain, or be accompanied by; a written notice indicating that there is a right to a hearing before the Director or his designee. Such request for a hearing may be filed in writing or in person at the Office of the Director. The owner/permittee affected by a "Stop Work Order" shall be entitled to such hearing as quickly as feasible, within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of a request for a hearing by the Director. The Director, or a designated impartial member of his staff who has or is delegated authority to act, shall afford the owner/permittee a fair hearing with an opportunity to present evidence or testimony that is relevant to the "Stop Work Order." The owner/permittee shall be afforded reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing in writing.