Sec. 5-203. Application; door-to-door solicitor's 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.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-203 (2026)
Sec. 5-203. Application; door-to-door solicitor's licenseLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Application for a solicitor's license shall be made upon a form prescribed by the Director.
(b)
In addition to such other information as the Director may reasonably deem necessary for purposes of the implementation, administration and enforcement of this Division, the application shall state or be accompanied by the following:
(1)
The name, local and permanent address, age, weight, height, color of hair and eyes, and any other distinguishing physical characteristics of the applicant;
(2)
The nature or purpose for which solicitations will be made and the nature of the goods, wares, service, and/or merchandise offered for sale;
(3)
The name and address of the applicant's employer and/or organization represented; and if the organization is a "charitable organization," as defined by Title 6, Business Regulation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, a statement that the organization has complied with the requirements of Title 6, Business Regulation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(4)
Two prints of a recent and clear photograph, 2" × 2" in size, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant;
(5)
If a vehicle is to be used in connection with soliciting, a description of the same, together with the license tag number and the State in which the vehicle is registered;
(6)
A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, and; if so, the nature of the offense, when and where convicted, and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor;
(7)
The names of at least two (2) references, unrelated to the applicant, who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility; and,
(8)
The name and address of a person resident in the County designated by the applicant as authorized to accept all lawful processes in any action or proceeding instituted, filed, or pending against the applicant with respect to the application of any provision of this Division.
(c)
The applicant, at the discretion of the Director, shall be required to supply the credentials of the business to be represented and evidence of the applicant's authorization to represent such business. Said credentials shall include evidence that said business has complied with all State and local laws applicable to or governing the operations and conduct of said business, including, but not limited to, the requirements of Article 23 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(d)
The applicant, at the discretion of the Director, shall be required to furnish a copy of the receipt or contract to be used in the course of solicitation to assure compliance with Section 5-207.04 of this Division.
(e)
Any applicant engaged in a high-risk industry will be subject to:
(1)
A criminal background check and fingerprinting through the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). The applicant is responsible for all costs of services.
(2)
Mandatory consumer protection and elder fraud awareness training, administered by the Department of Family Services or through a course approved by the Department of Family Services.
(f)
Every application shall be signed and certified that the information given thereon is true and correct. The signature shall be that of the applicant.