2018 Maryland Code
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 4 - Certification of Security Guards
§ 19-401. Certification
(a) Certification generally required. -- 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) Exceptions. -- A licensed security guard agency may provide an uncertified individual for hire as a security guard if:
(1)
(i) 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 ยง 19-402(b) of this subtitle; and
(ii) the Secretary has not disapproved the application; or
(2) the individual has obtained and currently possesses certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer.
