# Sec. 5-207.01. License: denial, suspension, revocation

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. 5-207.01. License: denial, suspension, revocation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-207.01 (2026)

(a) The Director is hereby authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any license issued under this Division if he finds that:

  (1) The applicant for a license or the licensee has willfully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which is in violation of any provision of this Division;

  (2) The applicant for a license or the licensee has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for compliance with any provision or provisions of this Division;

  (3) A court of competent jurisdiction has made a final determination against the applicant for a license or the licensee of guilt of criminal activity with respect to any of the crimes identified in Section 5-204 of this Division;

  (4) The applicant for a license or the licensee has been denied a solicitor's license or had such a license suspended or revoked by another jurisdiction which regulates solicitors;

  (5) The applicant for the license or the licensee has willfully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which is in violation of any provision of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State; or

  (6) The applicant for a license or the licensee has demonstrated a repeated disregard or failure to comply with any provision of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State.

(b) No license shall be denied, suspended, or revoked hereunder without the Director first affording the applicant for the license or the licensee an opportunity for a hearing thereon. At least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing, the Director shall notify all parties to the proceedings in writing of the date, time, and place set for the hearing and the charge made, and afford all parties the opportunity to be heard in person and by counsel in reference thereto. The written notice shall be served by delivery of the notice to all parties by registered or certified mail. Within ten (10) working days following the hearing, the Director shall render a decision and the reasons therefor in writing and shall forward a copy of the same to all parties by certified or registered mail.

(c) The Director may deny, suspend, or revoke any license issued under this Division for a period of time determined by the Director to be just and reasonable in relation to the severity of the violations found to exist under Section 5-207.01, Subsection (a), paragraphs (1) through (6) inclusive, of this Division. However, if a license has been denied or revoked, the applicant shall not be eligible to apply for another license for a period of six (6) months after the date on which the Director rendered a denial or revocation decision.

(d) Any licensee seeking renewal of a license shall be entitled to the same rights as are set forth in Subsections (b) and (c), above, regarding denial, suspension, or revocation.

(e) Upon revocation or suspension, the licensee shall immediately return his license to the Director personally or through the Police Department or other authorized agent; and, upon failure to do so, the Director may request and direct that the license be confiscated and held pending final disposition.