Sec. 5-2501. Definitions and Scope of Legislation
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 § 5-2501 (2026)
Sec. 5-2501. Definitions and Scope of LegislationLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following words, as used in this Division, shall for the purpose of this Division, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section:
(1)
Business Regulation Article shall mean the Business Regulation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)
Convenience store shall mean any food or beverage store that is 15,000 square feet or less, that is open for business anytime from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. that provides retail sales of food, beverages, and sundries primarily for home consumption, and may include food or beverage preparation. Convenience store does not include a Department or Variety Store that provides incidental sales of candy, gum and similar non-refrigerated items at a check-out counter, or in a standard vending machine.
(3)
Credit Price shall mean the total amount, including any fees, payable to a gas station by a customer using a credit card or other non-cash form of payment, for one whole measurement unit of regular gasoline sold on the premises.
(4)
Gas Station shall mean a building or lot having pumps and storage tanks, where the primary use is the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels. Vehicle related services may be offered incidental to the primary use.
(5)
Police Department shall mean the Prince George's County Police Department.
(6)
Police Chief shall mean the Chief of the Prince George's County Police Department.
(7)
Police Officer shall mean a sworn member of the Prince George's County Police Department.
(b)
This legislation applies to convenience stores and gas stations that are open for business anytime from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.