§ 5-175.07. Enforcement and Penalties; Hosts.

(a)

The short-term rental license for a host is a privilege and not a right. A short-term rental license may be suspended or revoked at any time or not renewed based upon non-compliance with the requirements of this Division and the Prince George's County Code.

(b)

A short-term rental license may be suspended or revoked due to a citation, corrective order, or violation notice citing violations of the Prince George's County Code, including but not limited to violations of the building, electrical, plumbing or zoning codes.

(c)

The Department has the right to enter and inspect the short-term rental with reasonable notice to the host. Failure to provide timely access may serve as a basis to suspend or revoke a license.

(d)

The Department may immediately suspend or revoke a short-term rental license if it constitutes a nuisance as defined in Section 5-174 or because of any adverse effect to public health, safety, and the general welfare, including excessive noise, traffic, physical activity, public safety, or other good cause.

(e)

The Department may immediately suspend or revoke a license if under the Building Code a stop work or stop use order has been issued to the address.

(f)

All enforcement actions and penalties are at the Director's discretion, based upon the requirements of this Division.

(g)

If a short-term rental host license is suspended or revoked, Department shall notify in writing the host and all platforms on which the host currently lists.

(h)

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any individual who violates this Division shall be subject to a civil fine of not less than $1,000.

(CB-11-2018)

Editor's note— Section 3 of CB-11-2018 (DR-4) provides that at least 50% of the projected revenue generated by the fees or penalties shall be reserved in the annual County budget process for permitting, inspections, or enforcement personnel costs of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.

Section 4 of CB-11-2018 (DR-4) states that these provisions shall take effect on October 1, 2019.