§ 13–202

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 13-202 (2026)

Title 13. Private Detectives

Subtitle 2. Secretary

(a)

In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:

(1)

adopt regulations to carry out this title;

(2)

use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and

(3)

make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:

(i)

for a license; or

(ii)

for employment with a licensee as a private detective.

(b)

In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

(1)

adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of private detective agencies as private detectives;

(2)

keep a roster of the individuals certified as private detectives under this title, including on the roster:

(i)

the names of individuals certified;

(ii)

the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and

(iii)

any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and

(3)

adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title.