§ 13–602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 13-602 (2026)
Title 13. Private Detectives
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 13–602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The offices of each private detective agency shall be supervised by an individual who:
(1)
holds, as an individual, the license of the private detective agency; or
(2)
is the representative member of the private detective agency appointed under § 13-302(b) of this title.
(b)
If a private detective agency is a firm, the agency shall notify the Secretary about:
(1)
the identity of the individual serving as the representative member of the agency; and
(2)
each vacancy in that position.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a private detective agency shall appoint a representative member within 90 days after a vacancy occurs in the position.
(2)
If the vacancy is caused by the death of or an incapacitating injury to the representative member, the private detective agency shall appoint a replacement within 180 days after the vacancy occurs.
(d)
If a licensed private detective agency fails to appoint a representative member as required under subsection (c) of this section, the license of the private detective agency:
(1)
is suspended automatically; and
(2)
shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements.
(e)
The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this section.