Human Trafficking Prevention
Through NRFT events, partnerships, and resources, we strive to
- ELEVATE the issue of human trafficking and industry efforts to prevent and combat it,
- EDUCATE industry employers and employees to identify and report suspected trafficking in hotels and communities nationwide, and
- EMPOWER survivors with the support they need to thrive. Learn more here.
Related Requirements for Maryland Innkeepers
Section 15–210 of the Maryland Business Regulation Article requires Maryland innkeepers to take several steps related to the identification, reporting and prevention of human trafficking.
Annual Employee Training
Innkeepers must provide employees with annual training approved by the State of Maryland on identifying and reporting suspected human trafficking. New employees must receive the training within 90 days of hire.View the training programs approved by the State of Maryland.
Annual Certification Due October 1
By October 1 each year, innkeepers must certify to the Maryland Department of Labor that all employees who have worked at the lodging establishment for at least 90 days have received the required annual training.
- Complete this online certification form to submit your property's certification to the State each year. (As of Sep. 25, 2026, the online form is required and emails will no longer be accepted.)
Additional Requirements
Section 15–210 also requires innkeepers to:
- Establish a procedure through which employees report potential instances of human trafficking to the innkeeper and the innkeeper reports potential instances to law enforcement or the National Human Trafficking Hotline;
- Implement an employee human trafficking prevention policy addressing how to recognize potential victims, respond to an individual who may be or is a victim, and connect that individual with available resources; and
- Prominently post the sign developed by the Maryland Department of Labor under §15–207 in a location conspicuous to employees.