(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a licensed security guard agency may provide an individual for hire as a security guard only if the individual is certified by the Secretary as a security guard.
(b) A licensed security guard agency may provide an uncertified individual for hire as a security guard if:
(1) (i) the security guard agency has submitted to the Secretary the application of the individual for certification as a security guard, fingerprint cards, and records fee as required under § 19–402(b) of this subtitle; and
(ii) the Secretary has not disapproved the application; or
(2) the individual has obtained and currently possesses certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 4 - Certification of Security Guards
Section 19-401 - Certification
Section 19-402 - Qualifications and Requirements
Section 19-403 - Issuance of Certification; Written Notice of Denial
Section 19-404 - Scope of Certification
Section 19-404.1 - Certification Terms; Renewals
Section 19-405 - Certification Card
Section 19-406 - Possession of Certification Card
Section 19-407 - Badge; Clearance Card
Section 19-408 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 19-409 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 19-410 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings