# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 13. Private Detectives

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Private Detectives

#### Section 13-408

A certified private detective may wear or carry a badge only if:

(1) the Secretary authorizes the wearing or carrying of the badge;

(2) the design of the badge is approved by the Secretary; and

(3) the badge is issued by the licensed private detective agency through which the private detective is certified.

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