Sec. 5-157. Applications
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 § 5-157 (2026)
Sec. 5-157. ApplicationsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Applications for a license to engage in fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined by this Division shall be filed with the Director or his designee, in writing, on a form prescribed by the Director or his designee.
(b)
In addition to such other information as the Director or his designee may reasonably deem necessary for purposes of the implementation administration, and enforcement of this Division, the application shall state or be accompanied by the following:
(1)
The name, local and permanent address, age, weight, height, color of hair and eyes, and any other distinguishing physical characteristics of the applicant.
(2)
A legal description or address of the specific location used or proposed to be used in the operation or business of fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined.
(3)
Three prints of recent and clear photographs, 2" × 2" in size, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant; and provided further, that one (1) of said photographs shall be permanently affixed to the face of any license certificate issued under this Division.
(4)
A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than a motor vehicle violation pursuant to the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if so, the nature of the offense, when and where convicted, and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor.
(5)
The names of at least three (3) references, unrelated to the applicant, who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility.
(c)
Every application shall be signed and certified that the information given thereon is true and correct. The signature shall be that of the applicant.
(d)
In addition, no license shall be issued by the Director or his designee, unless and until there is presented to the Director or his designee, a certificate issued by the Bureau of Assessments showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the taxable tangible business personal property of the applicant due to the State of Maryland or Prince George's County.