Sec. 5-201. Definitions
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 § 5-201 (2026)
Sec. 5-201. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
For purposes of this Division, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section, except where the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1)
Commercial establishment shall include integrated shopping centers, shopping centers and shopping center parking lots.
(2)
Director means the Director of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement or the Director's duly authorized representative.
(3)
High-risk industry means any industry involved in:
(A)
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC),
(B)
roofing,
(C)
solar installation,
(D)
any industry the Director designates as a high-risk industry.
(4)
Senior means any person aged sixty-five (65) or older
(5)
Solicitor of a commercial establishment means any person who goes from place-to-place or door-to-door visiting any commercial establishment for the purpose of:
(A)
Selling or accepting subscriptions or orders for any goods, wares, merchandise, or services for the personal use, benefit, or pleasure of the owner or employees and not related to the business of the commercial establishment; or
(B)
accepting or requesting donations for any charitable purpose.
(6)
Solicitor of a residential dwelling means any person who goes from place-to-place, house-to-house, or door-to-door visiting any residential dwelling for the purpose of:
(A)
Selling or accepting subscriptions or orders for any goods, wares, merchandise, or services for the personal use, benefit or pleasure of the owner or residents; or
(B)
Accepting or requesting donations for any charitable purpose.