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. Under the latest executive order, Maryland will begin to move into Stage Three with additional safe and gradual reopenings, including indoor theaters and outdoor venues with specific restrictions in place. The use of face coverings continue to be required for all people in Maryland over the age of five in public places and elsewhere across the state. Please read the FAQs regarding face coverings (en español). For face mask signage, click here: English | en español.
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. Note: Spanish translations appear in parenthesis.
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Entertainment and Recreational Attractions (Entretenimiento Y Atracciones Recreativas)
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Gyms, Martial Arts and Dance Studios (Gimnasios, Centros De Artes Marciales Y Estudios De Baile)
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General Best Practices (Mejores Prácticas Para Negocios En General)
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Professional Services (Profesionales Y Servicios Financieros)
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Restaurants and Bars (Restaurantes Y Bares) | MDH Order | Signage Template (Señalización adicional) | Food Safety FAQs *indoor capacity has increased to 75%, effective 9/21 at 5pm
Recreation, Youth Programs, and Sporting Events Directives
For additional questions, please refer to this FAQ on outdoor youth camps, sports programs, and other youth programs.
Sports
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View the latest Amended Directive and Order Regarding Community, Recreational, Leisure, Cultural and Sporting Gathering and Events from the Maryland Department of Health.
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View the latest directive and order regarding swimming pools from the Maryland Department of Health.
Youth Camps
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View the latest Amended Directive and Order Regarding Youth Camp Programs from the Maryland Department of Health.
All businesses are encouraged to review FAQs regarding face coverings (en español) and contact tracing, 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. Please see here for most up to date Maryland Department of Health Orders.
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.
