§ 12.5-206

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 12.5-206 (2026)

Title 12.5. Locksmiths

Subtitle 2. Licensing

(a)

The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle and on receipt of:

(1)

a complete national and State criminal history record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 12.5–204 of this subtitle; and

(2)

documentation of current general liability insurance in the amount required under § 12.5–205 of this subtitle.

(b)

The Secretary shall determine the size, form, and content of any license certificate that the Secretary issues.

(c)

The Secretary:

(1)

may issue a license only for a fixed business address; but

(2)

may not issue a license for an address that is:

(i)

a hotel or motel room;

(ii)

a motor vehicle;

(iii)

a post office box; or

(iv)

a location that does not meet the qualifications of a fixed business address as defined in § 12.5–101(d) of this title.

(d)

The Secretary may not issue a license to an individual who is 18 years old or younger.

(e)

A license issued under this title is not transferable.