Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 19-401

      (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)      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

            (2)      the Secretary has not disapproved the application; or

            (3)      the individual has obtained and currently possesses certification by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission as a police officer.