Sec. 5-193.02. Prohibited sales, solicitations, and distributions to minors
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.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-193.02 (2026)
Sec. 5-193.02. Prohibited sales, solicitations, and distributions to minorsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to Section 5-193.01 it shall be unlawful for any hawker or peddler to solicit, sell, or display to minors any of the following items:
(1)
Any item which is prohibited by Federal, State, County, or municipal laws to be sold or displayed to minors.
(2)
Any item or items which the vendor knows or should know will be used for illegal purposes. Any item which can reasonably be expected to be used for inhaling, smoking, or administering drugs into the body shall be presumed to be an item to be used for an illegal purpose.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any hawker or peddler to solicit or sell to minors any item before the hour of 10:00 A.M. on any day that public schools are in session.
(c)
Any person who violates the provisions of Subsection (a) of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not less than Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00).