§ 19–413
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 19-413 (2026)
Title 19. Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 4. Certification of Security Guards
§ 19–413LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a security guard must hold a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article before carrying a handgun while providing security guard services.
(b)
A security guard may not carry a handgun while providing security guard services until:
(1)
receiving approval to carry a handgun from the licensed security guard agency or security guard employer;
(2)
notifying the Secretary of the intent of the security guard to carry a handgun while providing security guard services; and
(3)
the Secretary confirms that the security guard has a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article and has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime under § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article.