# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 13. Private Detectives

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Private Detectives

#### Section 13-406

(a) The Secretary shall issue to each individual who is certified as a private detective under this subtitle a certification card that identifies the individual as a certified private detective.

(b)

  (1) Subject to this subsection, the Secretary shall determine the form and content of the certification card.

  (2) The certification card shall be of a size and made of materials appropriate for its intended use, as provided under Sec. 13-407 of this subtitle.

  (3) The certification card shall contain:

    (i) a statement that in substance specifies that the individual is certified by the Secretary as a private detective;

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

    (iii) any information that the Secretary considers appropriate to:

      (1) identify the individual; or

      (2) specify the authority of the individual.

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