§ 19–202

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 19-202 (2026)

Title 19. Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification

Subtitle 2. Secretary

(a)

In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:

(1)

adopt regulations to carry out this title;

(2)

use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and

(3)

make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:

(i)

for a license; or

(ii)

for employment with a licensee as a security guard.

(b)

In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

(1)

adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of security guard agencies as security guards;

(2)

keep a roster of the individuals certified as security guards under this title, including on the roster:

(i)

the names of individuals certified;

(ii)

the name of the licensed security guard agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and

(iii)

any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and

(3)

adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 19-313 and 19-408 of this title.