Unlike states that require all hotels to post human trafficking signs, Maryland's legislation takes a different approach. The state's law grants law enforcement the authority to order a lodging establishment to post a sign if an investigation uncovers human trafficking activity on the property. This critical distinction means that while you may not need to post a sign today, your establishment can be legally required to do so if a trafficking incident is identified.
This targeted mandate is part of Maryland's strategy to hold businesses accountable and ensure that resources are made available where they are most needed. The law also places a strong emphasis on proactive prevention through employee education.
Mandatory Training: Maryland requires all hotel operators to provide annual human trafficking prevention training to their employees. This training must cover how to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and the proper protocol for reporting suspected cases to the authorities.
By having compliant signs ready to go, you can be prepared to fulfill a legal order from law enforcement while demonstrating your business's commitment to community safety.
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Our signs are designed to meet the specific requirements of Maryland's law enforcement-mandated notices, including multilingual options for both Baltimore and statewide applications.