Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19-410 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a security guard to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a security guard, or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certification of an individual:
(1) for any applicable ground under § 19-313 of this title;
(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a security guard for the applicant or individual or for another;
(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a security guard; or
(4) if, under the laws of the United States or of any state, the applicant or individual pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of:
(i) a felony; or
(ii) a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or individual to be certified as a security guard.
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