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Montgomery County Police Launches Late-Night Business Safety Plan Application Portal

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 13, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police has launched a new application portal for the Late-Night Business Safety Plan. This initiative aims to create a consistent and secure process for businesses operating in areas with higher-than-average call volumes during late-night hours.

The business safety plan outlines steps establishments will take to ensure safe operations for both patrons and employees, in accordance with County Executive Regulation 004-24.

Beginning September 13, 2024, the following businesses are required to submit a safety plan:

• Those holding an “other tobacco products retailer” license, food license, on-site cannabis consumption license, or liquor license with on-site consumption areas.
• Businesses open to patrons between 2 and 5 a.m.
• Businesses open to patrons between midnight and 5 a.m. that have experienced two or more serious incidents within the last 12 months.

To learn more about additional requirements and how to apply, please visit the Late-Night Safety Plan web page.

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Release ID: 24-416
Media Contact: S.D. Goff 
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