Sec. 5-155. Definitions
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 § 5-155 (2026)
Sec. 5-155. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
For the purposes of this Division the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section.
(1)
Certified psychologist. Such term shall have the same meaning as set out in Title 18, Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)
Director. The Director of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement or the Director's designee.
(3)
Fortunetelling and Similar Practice. Any attempt to tell fortunes or predict the future, for pay, by means of occult or psychic powers, faculties or forces, necromancy, palmistry, psychology, psychic psychometry, spirits, mediumship, seership, prophecy, cards, talismans, sorcery, charms, potions, magnetism or magnetized articles or substances, tea leaves, magic of any kind or nature, numerology or any other similar means, occupations, callings, or professions, businesses, trades, arts, crafts and devices.
(4)
His. The word "his" shall mean both masculine and feminine gender.
(5)
License. A certificate issued by the Director or his designee to a person, as defined herein, enabling such person to engage in the business of fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined.
(6)
Person. An individual, and not an association, firm, partnership or corporation of any kind.
(7)
Psychologist. Such term shall have the meaning used in Section 18-101, Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.