§ 13-309. Annual statements

   (a) In general. -- As a condition for license renewal, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary with the renewal application:

   (1) a certification or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation that the licensed private detective agency has paid, for the past 3 years, all withholding and Social Security taxes;

   (2) a certification or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation that the licensed private detective agency has paid, for the past 3 years, all other obligations payable for the employees of the licensed private detective agency to the State or the federal government;

   (3) a certificate from an insurance carrier or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation showing that the licensed private detective agency has in effect workers' compensation insurance for its covered employees, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article; and

   (4) a receipt from the Comptroller's Office or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation showing that the State income tax of the licensed private detective agency has been paid for the past 3 years.

(b) Late fee. -- If the Secretary does not receive the documents required under subsection (a) of this section at least 15 days before the license expiration date, the Secretary shall charge the licensee a late fee of $ 10 per day until the documents are received.

(c) Inspection of business records. -- The Secretary may inspect any of the business records of a licensee that relate to any matter that is subject to certification or documentation under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 557; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 236, § 1; 1991, ch. 21, § 3; 1995, ch. 3, § 2; 1997, ch. 84; 2002, ch. 517.