Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 19-408

      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.