§ 19-401. Certification  


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  •    (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.


HISTORY: 1996, ch. 602, § 2.