Section 19-401 - Certification. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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) 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. 
 

[1996, ch. 602, § 2.]