Section 19-401 - Certification.
§ 19-401. Certification.
(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.
[1996, ch. 602, § 2.]