# Subdivision 11. Prohibition of Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking by Contractors

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.

## Subdivision 11. Prohibition of Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking by Contractors

### Sec. 2-231.09. Definition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.09 (2026)

(a) Contractor means any business or person having a written contract with the County as defined by Section 10A-101(a)(12) of the Prince George's County Code.

### Sec. 2-231.10. Prohibition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.10 (2026)

During the performance of any contract, no Contractor, through its employees or agents, shall engage in human sex trafficking or human labor trafficking as defined by Section 14-191, Subtitle 14 of the Prince George's County Code.

### Sec. 2-231.11. Filing a complaint

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-231.11 (2026)

(a) Filing Complaints. If any person believes that a Contractor or a Contractor's employees or agents does not comply with the prohibitions against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, of the Prince George's County Code, they may file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights.

(b) Complaint Requirement. A complaint under this Section must:

  (1) be filed;

  (2) include the particulars of the alleged violation, the name and address of the Contractor alleged to have committed the violation as set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, of the Prince George's County Code, and

  (3) any other information required by the Office of Human Rights.

(c) Dismissal. If after an investigation by the Office of Human Rights, the Contractor is found to have not been in violation of the prohibitions against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking in, the Office of Human Rights must dismiss the complaint and mail copies of its findings to the Respondent-Contractor, the Complainant, and the Office of Procurement.

(d) Non-Compliance Penalty. If after an investigation by the Office of Human Rights, the Contractor is found to be in violation of the prohibition against human sex trafficking and human labor trafficking as set forth in Section 14-191, Subtitle 14, the Office of Human Rights shall refer this decision to the Office of Procurement, whereby the Office of Procurement shall initiate suspension and debarment proceedings pursuant to Section 10A-148 and consider any other relief available to the Office of Procurement, including but not limited to, contract termination and breach of contract damages.

(e) Criminal Prosecution. An investigation or finding made by the Office of Human Rights under this Section is not intended to preclude a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution by the State's Attorney's Office or any law enforcement agency.