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Registration deadline: January 1, 2014

Compliance deadline: January 27, 2014

In July 2013, the County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland passed Bill CB-48-2013 to improve public safety and reduce commercial crime by strengthening safety standards at convenience stores and gas stations. This legislation establishes reasonable and uniform laws to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and residents of the County. The provisions of this law are in response to violent crimes taking place in or in close proximity to convenience stores and gas stations throughout the County.

A convenience store owner or gas station owner of a sole proprietorship shall register or designate a representative to register with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. If a convenience store or gas station is privately owned by multiple individuals, each party shall register with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement or designate a representative to register with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. If a convenience store or gas station is owned by a corporation, the registered agent of the owner shall register with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. Any change in ownership shall be updated with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement by the end of the 30th day after the effective date of new ownership. All registration shall be completed by January 1, 2014. As a condition of a use and occupancy permit or continuation of a use and occupancy permit, all registration for a convenience store or gas station is required.