# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 13. Private Detectives

### Subtitle 3. Private Detective Agency Licenses

#### Section 13-301

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a private detective agency before the person may:

  (1) conduct a business that provides private detective services in the State; and

  (2) solicit to engage in a business that provides private detective services in the State.

(b) An individual or a firm may qualify for a license as a private detective agency.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)