Late Night Business Safety Plan
In accordance with Prince George’s County Bill No. CB-016-2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department wants to make sure that all commercial establishments can use their property in a manner consistent with peace, health, safety, and the general welfare of the County.
Businesses operating between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. are required to obtain an approved Late-Night Business Safety Plan from Prince George’s County Police Department before operating during those hours. Businesses must operate in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the approved Late-Night Business Safety Plan.
Owners or operators of the businesses listed below are required to establish and maintain a Late-Night Business Safety Plan:
- Retail
- Service
- Entertainment
- Adult Entertainment
- Professional
- Food and beverage
- Cannabis
- Cigarette or liquor sales establishment
An approved Late-Night Safety Plan shall be valid for a period of three (3) years. Upon expiration of the three-year approval period, the business must obtain a new approved Late-Night Safety Plan to continue operating during late-night hours. The plane, which shall require:
- An emergency evacuation plan
- 24-hour contact information for business owner or manager
- Exterior bathroom doors that are free opening at all times, if the bathroom facilities use bathroom stalls
- An acknowledgement that the business has received late-night business training from the county
To get started, please click the link to review an example of a Security Plan. You will also need to complete the Business Request Form. Once both documents are fully completed, please email the Security Plan and Business Request Form to pgpd_latenightsafetyplan@co.pg.md.us for review.
Any business operating during late-night hours without an approved Late-Night Safety Plan shall be deemed out of compliance with these Rules and Regulations and subject to a civil fine of $1,000 each day it operates without an approved late-night safety plan.