§ 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.

HISTORY: 1996, ch. 602, § 2; 1999, ch. 415; 2002, ch. 418, § 3.