§ 13–606
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 13-606 (2026)
Title 13. Private Detectives
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 13–606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A private detective agency may not divulge information obtained while providing services unless:
(1)
directed by the client for whom the services are provided;
(2)
authorized by subsection (b) of this section; or
(3)
required by law.
(b)
If, while providing services, a private detective agency obtains any information about a criminal offense, the private detective agency may divulge the information to:
(1)
a law enforcement officer;
(2)
the Attorney General or a representative of the Attorney General; or
(3)
a State’s Attorney or a representative of a State’s Attorney.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an individual who is employed by a private detective agency may not divulge to anyone other than to authorized staff of the agency any information that:
(1)
was acquired by the employee or other agency staff while providing services for the agency; and
(2)
relates to the assignment for which services are provided.
(d)
An employee of a private detective agency may divulge information that is restricted under subsection (c) of this section:
(1)
as directed by the private detective agency; or
(2)
on a request made by the Secretary in the course of an investigation by the Secretary.