Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Certification of Security Guards
Section 19-408 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

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.