Getting Back to Business: Maryland's Approach
Maryland is following Governor Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery plan, which includes a phased approach to reopening business. The State will be entering Stage Two per the Governor's Executive Orders on Friday, June 5 at 5 pm. At this time, non-essential businesses may reopen to the general public, though specific closures are still in place. Please refer to the executive order and Interpretive Guidance for more details.
Stages are being implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to make decisions regarding the timing of reopenings, therefore it’s important that businesses consult guidance issued by their local jurisdiction.
If you still have questions after reviewing the resources on this page, contact secretary.commerce@maryland.gov.
Safety Best Practices
As the state gets back to business, business owners are urged to adhere to best practices that ensure the safety of your workers and customers alike. Through our collective efforts, Maryland’s business community will play a critical role in protecting our citizens and preventing another surge of COVID-19 infections.
Best Practices
Follow these best practices for general businesses and your specific business industry.
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Construction and Development (Construcción y Desarrollo): English | Español
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Restaurants and Bars (Restaurantes Y Bares): English | Español; Additional Signage: English | Español
Youth Camps and Pools
Please adhere to the following directives below for the precautions needed to protect our:
- Youth camps
- Swimming pools (en español) | FAQs | Additional Signage: English | Español
Visit the Maryland Department of Health to learn more.
All businesses are encouraged to review FAQs regarding face coverings (en español), and consult with resources available through the CDC. Ongoing mitigation guidance, as well as prevention and support resources are available on the CDC’s website. All Executive Orders still in effect must be complied with. See most up to date orders. Additional industry best practices coming soon .
Take the Maryland Strong:
Back to Business Pledge
Maryland’s business community plays a critical role in protecting our citizens and preventing another surge of COVID-19 infections. Governor Hogan is encouraging Maryland business owners to take the Maryland Strong Back to Business Pledge, and display a signed pledge in their place of business (click here for Spanish version).
Responsible business owners are encouraged to take the pledge to:
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Create an environment that allows for physical distancing between individuals (6 feet is recommended) to the extent possible.
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Ensure their place of business is routinely cleaned and encourage our employees to frequently wash their hands.
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Provide flexibility to their employees, provide training and education and clearly communicate policies and procedures.
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Reduce and disinfect as many ‘high touch surfaces’ as possible
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Additionally follow guidance provided by the CDC, the Maryland Department of Health and their own industry.
