Compliance & Operations

Association Updates

Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program
Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provided the information below and asked us to share it with Member Hotels. Anna Stern, MEA and Andie Stanley, MEA, are available for any questions. They can be reached anna.stern@maryland.gov and andie.stanley@maryland.gov. MEA Community Electric Vehicle... Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2026


Montgomery County: Meeting BEPS Goals in Hospitality
Montgomery County: Meeting BEPS Goals in Hospitality

If you missed it, click here to view the slides from today's webinar on "Meeting BEPS Goals in Hospitality", presented by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The slides contain links and contact information. The agenda covered the following: Montgomery County Building... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2026


Timely BEPS updates for Maryland Hotels
Timely BEPS updates for Maryland Hotels

By now, all of our members are likely aware of the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) in place in the state as well as the separate standard in Montgomery County. Please see below for upcoming compliance webinars and an opportunity to engage as a stakeholder... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2026


Funding Opportunity for Energy Efficiency Projects
Funding Opportunity for Energy Efficiency Projects

We are pleased to share this potential funding opportunity with MHLA members. This program can fund up to $500,000 in energy efficiency project costs (cost share is required). Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2025


Music Licensing
Music Licensing

Music, whether live, karaoke, or background, enhances customer experience and encourages repeat business. But under federal copyright law, businesses must obtain permission from music creators. The easiest way to do this is through Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), which license songs on... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025


MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)

MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2025


Maryland Building Performance Standards Effective Dec. 23, 2024
Maryland Building Performance Standards Effective Dec. 23, 2024

The following text was sent via email from the Maryland Department of the Environment to BEPS stakeholders on January 15, 2025. We’re sharing the information with all MHLA members via this compliance memo and encourage you to sign up via the links below to receive future updates directly... Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2025


Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention - Eff. Oct 1, 2022 (Updated Oct 9, 2024)
Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention - Eff. Oct 1, 2022 (Updated Oct 9, 2024)

Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws - Effective October 1, 2024
New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws - Effective October 1, 2024

New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws are effective October 1, 2024. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2024


MHLA Webinar 10-22-24: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Food Residual Diversion Law
MHLA Webinar 10-22-24: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Food Residual Diversion Law

MHLA Webinar 10-22-24: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Food Residual Diversion Law Continue Reading

Date posted10/22/2024


GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers
GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association offering membership, advocacy, events, resources, and latest news including FY 2025 GSA per diem rates updates. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024
Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024

Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2024