# Sec. 5-205. License: description; to be carried on person

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. 5-205. License: description; to be carried on person

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-205 (2026)

(a) A license issued pursuant to this Division shall show the name and address of the solicitor, the name and address of the business to be represented, the date of issuance and expiration of the license, and one (1) of the photographs submitted by the licensee shall be attached to the license.

(b) Every licensee shall carry his license with him at all times while engaged in soliciting and shall display said license to the prospective buyer prior to making any solicitation. Every licensee shall permit any person, upon request, to personally inspect his license, including any police officer or County inspector of licenses who makes such request.

(c) It shall be within the discretion of the Director to allow a person, partnership or corporation soliciting within the County to design its own badge to be worn by all its employees and agents located in the County; provided, that:

  (1) All such badges are first submitted to and approved by the Director.

  (2) One design is used for all such employees and agents.

  (3) The badge contains such information as required by the Director, including, but not limited to, the name of the licensee, the name of principal, expiration date, and a disclaimer stating that possession does not constitute endorsement by the County.

  (4) The said principal thereby immediately assumes responsibility to secure proper distribution of the license and its return upon expiration.

  (5) Any unauthorized use thereof, or fraud or misrepresentation perpetuated by the use thereof in any unauthorized manner, is actionable against the person undertaking such distribution.

(d) No license shall be valid unless it bears the signature of the Director or his lawful designate and has his official seal affixed thereto.