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 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.