Section 19-402 - Qualifications and requirements. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-402. Qualifications and requirements.
 

(a)  In general.- To qualify for certification as a security guard, an individual shall: 

(1) meet the standards set by the Secretary; 

(2) be an employee of or an applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency; 

(3) be of good moral character and reputation; 

(4) submit to the licensed security guard agency, for forwarding to the Secretary: 

(i) a sworn application on the form the Secretary provides; 

(ii) the fingerprints required under § 19-304(c) of this title; and 

(iii) a nonrefundable application fee of $15; and 

(5) pay to the licensed security guard agency, for forwarding to the Secretary, the fees authorized under § 19-304(c) of this title. 

(b)  Forwarding of materials to Secretary.- On receipt from an applicant for certification as a security guard, a licensed security guard agency shall forward to the Secretary the applicant's application form, fingerprint cards, and criminal history records check fees. 
 

[1996, ch. 602, § 2; 1999, ch. 415; 2002, ch. 418, § 3.]