Sec. 10-334. Prince George's County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10-334 (2026)
Sec. 10-334. Prince George's County Re-entry Employment Incentive ProgramLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Establishment of Program. The Prince George's County Re-Entry Employment Incentive Program ("REIP") shall:
(1)
promote the employment of returning citizens of the County who have been incarcerated for or convicted of a criminal offense and face obstacles in reentering the workforce;
(2)
promote the effective re-entry of citizens transitioning from incarceration or conviction back into society in a manner fostering positive rehabilitation that is beneficial to the County; and
(3)
incentivize both private sector and government employers of such citizens subject to the Fund described below.
(b)
Definitions. In this Division, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1)
Confinement means to be detained for any period of time in a facility or environment that is intended to restrict a person's movement and freedom, including but not limited to a federal, state, or local correctional facility; home detention; or electronic monitoring as a form of punishment following a criminal conviction.
(2)
Non-violent offense means an offense that does not result in the Serious Bodily Harm to the victim(s).
(3)
Qualifying Employee is a resident domiciled in Prince George's County (a "county resident") who:
(A)
was confined for a total time of six (6) months or more for a criminal conviction during the five (5) years prior to becoming employed in a Qualified Position;
(B)
was released from confinement within the 36 months prior to becoming employed in a Qualified Position;
(C)
was a county resident prior to the most recent period of incarceration;
(D)
is eligible for employment with a Qualifying Employer; and
(E)
has been a county resident continuously since being released from the most recent period of confinement.
(4)
Qualifying Employer is a government agency or private sector commercial or non-profit business entity that:
(A)
conducts business within Prince George's County and complies with all federal, state, and local requirements;
(B)
employs a Qualifying Employee in a Qualifying Position; and
(C)
has signed and is in compliance with the Re-entry Employment Incentive Program Agreement in accordance with Section 10-334.01(b).
(5)
Qualifying Position is an employment position located within Prince George's County for which the employer is required to pay the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Tax and in which a Qualifying Employee:
(A)
works a minimum of 21 hours per week,
(B)
is paid a minimum of $15.00 per hour, and
(C)
is hired by a Qualifying Employer after the Qualifying Employer signs a Re-entry Employment Incentive Program Agreement in accordance with Section 10-334.01(b).
(6)
Program means the creation and adoption of methods and procedures to implement the mandates of this Division.
(7)
Program Agreement means Re-entry Employment Incentive Program Agreement (Agreement) approved by Employ Prince George's (unless another agency or entity is designated for such purpose by the County Executive), the Office of Law, and the Director of Finance.
(c)
Prince George's County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program Fund. The employment of a qualified employee by a qualified employer in a qualified position subject to an approved Agreement.