# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

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

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Security Guards

#### Section 19-403

(a) The Secretary shall certify as a security guard each individual whose application has been submitted as required by this subtitle and who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Within 5 days after the Secretary denies the application of an individual for certification as a security guard, the Secretary shall send written notice of the denial to the licensed security guard agency that submitted the application.

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