§ 13-202. Powers and duties

   (a) Powers. -- In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:

   (1) adopt regulations to carry out this title;

   (2) use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and

   (3) make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:

      (i) for a license; or

      (ii) for employment with a licensee as a private detective.

(b) Duties. -- In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

   (1) adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of private detective agencies as private detectives;

   (2) keep a roster of the individuals certified as private detectives under this title, including on the roster:

      (i) the names of individuals certified;

      (ii) the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and

      (iii) any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and

   (3) adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under § 13-313 and 13-409 of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 546; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1994, ch. 165, § 3; ch. 166, § 3; 1995, ch. 3, § 2; 1996, ch. 602, § 2; 2001, ch. 649.