Sec. 5-265. License required; penalty
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 § 5-265 (2026)
Sec. 5-265. License required; penaltyLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in Section 5-266 of this Division, it shall be unlawful for any person to provide a towing service in Prince George's County, Maryland, without first having obtained a license from the Department.
(b)
Each license shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(c)
A person who provides a towing service in Prince George's County without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.
(d)
Any tow truck providing towing services without a license shall be subject to impoundment in accordance with regulations issued by the Director and may only be retrieved upon presentation to the Department of proof of license and/or payment of a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).