<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 29.04.08.04" title_num="29" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="08" heading="Renewal of Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Renewed private detective certifications are for a 3-year term.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>As a condition for certification renewal, an applicant shall submit to the Licensing Division:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A properly completed renewal application; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A fee of $15 plus payment for the cost of both the State and national fingerprint card record checks.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The check or money order shall be made payable to the Maryland State Police.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The applicant shall mail or deliver the application to the Licensing Division with the appropriate completed forms, fees, fingerprint cards, and two photographs.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Photographs.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The photographs required under §D of this regulation shall be of the applicant's head and shoulders, 11/2 inches square, no hat and light background, taken within 30 days before the filing of the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Printed computer-generated photographs that are similar to the size indicated in §E(1) of this regulation and represent a clear display of the applicant's head and shoulders are acceptable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>