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. Each license shall be renewed on an annual basis. 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. 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).