# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 13. Private Detectives

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Private Detectives

#### Section 13-409

Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 13-411 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a private detective to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a private detective, or suspend or revoke the certification of an individual:

(1) for any applicable ground under Sec. 13-313 of this title;

(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a private detective for the applicant or individual or for another; or

(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a private detective.

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