(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:
(1) adopt regulations to carry out this title;
(2) use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and
(3) make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:
(i) for a license; or
(ii) for employment with a licensee as a security guard.
Certification of security guards, roster
(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:
(1) adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of security guard agencies as security guards;
(2) keep a roster of the individuals certified as security guards under this title, including on the roster:
(i) the names of individuals certified;
(ii) the name of the licensed security guard agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and
(iii) any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and
(3) adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 19-313 and 19-408 of this title.
Credits
Added by Acts 1996, c. 602, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1996. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 649, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 19-202, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 19-202
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
