# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 19. Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification

### Subtitle 3. Security Guard Agency Licenses

#### Section 19-301

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a security guard agency before the person may:

  (1) conduct a business that provides security guard services in the State; and

  (2) solicit to engage in a business that provides security guard services in the State.

(b) An individual or a firm may qualify for a license as a security guard agency.

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