Public Health Rules in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Prince George's County bans constructing any business building, curb market, or farmer's market that isn't rodent-proof, per Code Sec. 12-137. The Health Officer enforces detailed rodent-proofing specs for doors, windows, vents, and foundations, and can order repairs completed within 15 days of written notice.
Prince George's County Rodent-Proofing Rules
Some RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 12-137; Sec. 12-156(b)
No person shall construct within the County any business building or curb or farmer's market, unless such construction renders the structure rodent-proof in accordance with the regulations prescribed by this Division. ... The written notice or order shall specify the time, in no event less than fifteen (15) days, for completion of the rodent-stoppage work. Unless such work and improvements are ...
Calorie Labeling
Prince George's County requires every vending machine on County-owned property to display nutritional labeling that meets federal FDA standards, and to price healthier items at or below the cost of less healthy ones, under Code Sec. 12-213. The rule applies only to County-owned or leased vending machines, not private restaurants.
PG County Vending Machine Nutrition Labeling
Light RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 12-213(a)-(b)
(a)Food and beverage items that meet the Healthy Vending Standards in Section 12-211 must be comparatively priced or less expensive than products that do not meet the standards.(b)All vending machines shall display nutritional labeling that, at a minimum, complies with the standards for nutritional labeling set forth in 21 CFR, sections 101 and 109, as may be amended from time to time.
Food Handler Certification
Prince George's County requires every food service facility to keep a certified food service manager on staff. Sec. 12-114 mandates at least one certified employee and, absent a narrow exception, requires that manager to be in immediate control during all hours of operation. The Health Department issues certificates after an approved food-safety course, and permits can be withheld until the requirement is met.
PG County Certified Food Manager Requirement
Some RestrictionsPrince George's County Code § 12-114(a)-(b)
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (b), no food service facility shall operate unless a minimum of one employee has a valid food service manager certificate or is enrolled in an approved course that will train the employee to be a certified food service manager.(b)Except as provided for in Subsection (c), no food service facility shall operate unless it is under the immediate control of a cert...
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