# Sec. 5-164. Denial, revocation, suspension, or termination of license

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.

## Sec. 5-164. Denial, revocation, suspension, or termination of license

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-164 (2026)

(a) The Director is hereby authorized to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any licenses issued under this Division if the Director finds that:

  (1) The applicant or licensee has failed to comply with any regulation contained in this Division or promulgated pursuant thereto.

  (2) The applicant or licensee furnished or made misleading or false statements on reports, certifications and written documents required by this Division.

  (3) A court having jurisdiction has found an applicant for a license or a licensee guilty of criminal activity during the preceding three (3) years directly relating to the operation or business of fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined. A plea of nolo contendere shall be deemed to be the equivalent of a conviction or guilty plea for purposes of this Division.

  (4) The applicant or licensee has willfully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which is in violation of any provision of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State or has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for compliance with any provision or provisions of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State.

(b) No license shall be denied, suspended, revoked, or not renewed hereunder without the Director first affording the licensee an opportunity for a hearing thereon. At least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing, the Director shall notify all parties to the proceeding in writing of the date, time and place set for the hearing and the charge made and afford all parties the opportunity to be heard in person and by counsel in reference thereto. The written notice shall be served by delivery of the notice to all parties by registered or certified mail. Within ten (10) working days following the hearing, the Director shall render a decision and the reasons therefor in writing and shall forward a copy of the same to all parties by certified or registered mail.

(c) The Director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under this Division for a period of time determined by the Director to be just and reasonable in relation to the severity of the violations found to exist under paragraphs (a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this Section. If a license has been denied, revoked, or not renewed, the applicant shall not be eligible to apply for another license for a period of six (6) months after the date on which the Director rendered a denial, evocation, or refusal to renew a decision.