Section 19-408 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Grounds. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-408. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Grounds.
 

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19-410 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a security guard to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a security guard, or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certification of an individual: 

(1) for any applicable ground under § 19-313 of this title; 

(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a security guard for the applicant or individual or for another; 

(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a security guard; or 

(4) if, under the laws of the United States or of any state, the applicant or individual pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of: 

(i) a felony; or 

(ii) a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or individual to be certified as a security guard. 
 

[1996, ch. 602, § 2; 1999, ch. 415; 2001, ch. 649.]