Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 19-301

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a security guard agency before the person may:

            (1)      conduct a business that provides security guard services in the State; and

            (2)      solicit to engage in a business that provides security guard services in the State.

      (b)      An individual or a firm may qualify for a license as a security guard agency.