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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-308 - Term and Renewal of License

    (a)    By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the licenses.    (b)    Unless a license is renewed for a 3–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the day that the Secretary sets.    (c)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Secretary shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:        (1)    a renewal application form; and        (2)    a notice that states:            (i)    the date on which the current license expires;            (ii)    that the Secretary must receive the renewal application and the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle, at least 15 days before the license expiration date, for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires;            (iii)    the amount of the renewal fee;            (iv)    that, if the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle are not received at least 15 days before the license expiration date, a fee of $10 per day shall be charged against the licensee until the statements are received; and            (v)    that the submission of a false statement in the renewal application or in the annual statements is cause for revocation of the license.    (d)    A licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional 3–year term, if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    pays to the Secretary:            (i)    a renewal fee of:                1.    $200, if the licensee is an individual; or                2.    $400, if the licensee is a firm; and            (ii)    any late fee required under § 13–309 of this subtitle; and        (3)    submits to the Secretary:            (i)    a renewal application on the form that the Secretary provides; and            (ii)    the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle.    (e)    The Secretary shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-309 - Annual Statements

    (a)    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)    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)    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.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-310 - Office; Records

    (a)    Each licensee shall maintain an office in the State.    (b)    Each licensee shall keep in an office in the State all files or other records that:        (1)    are made in the State; and        (2)    relate to an investigation in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-311 - New Offices; Change of Office Addresses; Change in Membership

    (a)    (1)    Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary written notice of:            (i)    the addition of a branch office; and            (ii)    any change in the address of an existing office.        (2)    The licensee shall submit with the notice:            (i)    the agency license certificate; and            (ii)    if the proposed change affects an existing branch office, the branch office certificate for that office.        (3)    The Secretary may:            (i)    endorse the change on the agency license certificate and, if applicable, on the branch office certificate of the affected branch office; or            (ii)    issue a new agency license certificate and, if applicable, a new branch office certificate, both of which shall set forth the same date as the original agency license certificate.    (b)    Within 5 days after the occurrence, a firm shall submit to the Secretary written notice of:        (1)    the withdrawal of any firm member; and        (2)    the death of any firm member.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-312 - Display, Loss, or Destruction of License or Branch Office Certificate

    (a)    Each licensee shall display at all times:        (1)    the agency license certificate in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the private detective agency; and        (2)    each branch office certificate in a conspicuous place in the agency branch office for which the certificate was issued.    (b)    (1)    If an agency license certificate or branch office certificate is lost or destroyed, the licensee immediately shall notify the Secretary.        (2)    On receipt of notice of the loss or destruction of an agency license certificate or branch office certificate, the Secretary may issue a duplicate.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-313 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-315 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, fine any licensee or agency, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:        (1)    fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;        (2)    fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;        (3)    aids an individual to obtain or to attempt to obtain fraudulently or deceptively certification under this title as a private detective;        (4)    while not licensed, solicits to engage in or willfully engages in a business providing private detective services in the State;        (5)    while not licensed, willfully advertises:            (i)    as a private detective agency; or            (ii)    the provision of private detective services;        (6)    willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation that an individual is or was in the employ of the applicant or licensee;        (7)    willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation in any renewal application, in any annual statement, or in any other report or document that the Secretary requires to be submitted;        (8)    fails to notify the Secretary about any change among the firm members or in the address of the principal office or any branch office of a licensee;        (9)    fails to maintain the liability insurance required under § 13-604 of this title; or        (10)    violates any other provision of this title.    (b)    For purposes of this section, an act or omission of any principal, agent, or employee of an applicant or licensee may be construed to be the act or omission of the applicant or licensee, as well as of the principal, agent, or employee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings

    (a)    Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-313 of this subtitle on the Secretary’s own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.    (b)    (1)    A complaint shall:            (i)    be in writing;            (ii)    be signed by the complainant; and            (iii)    state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.        (2)    If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 13-313 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint an officer of the Department of State Police, with the rank of lieutenant or above, as the investigating officer for the complaint.        (2)    The investigating officer may assign responsibility for conducting the investigation to other members of the Department of State Police.    (d)    (1)    On conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 13-313 of this subtitle.        (2)    If the investigating officer finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 13-315 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearing

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 13-313 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.    (b)    The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.    (d)    The hearing notice to be given to the person shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing.    (e)    The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (f)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 3 - Private Detective Agency Licenses|Section 13-316 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Surrender of Certificates; Forfeiture of Fees

    (a)    Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the license of a person, the person shall surrender to the Secretary the agency license certificate and each branch office certificate of the person.    (b)    The Secretary may not refund to a person whose license is suspended or revoked any fee paid under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-401 - Certification; Employment by Private Agency

    (a)    Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall be certified by the Secretary as a private detective before the individual personally may provide any private detective service in the State.    (b)    An individual who is not certified as a private detective may provide private detective services in the State if:        (1)    the individual is employed by or has applied for employment with a licensed private detective agency;        (2)    the licensed private detective agency has submitted to the Secretary the application of the individual for certification as a private detective, fingerprint cards, and fees required under § 13-403 of this subtitle;        (3)    after a preliminary background investigation, the Secretary determines that the provision of private detective services by the individual would not result in a potential threat to public safety; and        (4)    the Secretary has not denied the application.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-402 - Classes of Individuals Qualifying for Certification

    An individual qualifies for certification as a private detective if the individual:         (1)    holds a license;        (2)    is a firm member of a licensed private detective agency; or        (3)    (i)    is an employee of or an applicant for employment with a licensed private detective agency; and            (ii)    meets the qualifications set forth under § 13-403 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-403 - Qualifications for Certification of Agency Employee

    To qualify for certification as a private detective, an employee of or applicant for employment with a licensed private detective agency shall:         (1)    meet the standards set by the Secretary;        (2)    submit to the Secretary:            (i)    a sworn application on the form the Secretary provides; and            (ii)    the fingerprints required under § 13-304(c)(2)(i) of this title; and        (3)    pay to the Secretary:            (i)    an application fee of $15; and            (ii)    the fees required under § 13-304(c)(2) of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-404 - Certification of Qualified Applicants

    The Secretary shall certify as a private detective each individual who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-404.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-404.1 - Renewal of Certification

    (a)    By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the certifications under this subtitle.    (b)    Unless a certification is renewed for a 3-year term as provided in this section, the certification expires on the date the Secretary sets.    (c)    At least 90 days before a certification expires, the applicant shall deliver to the Secretary:        (1)    a renewal application form;        (2)    the amount of the renewal fee; and        (3)    the amount of any late fee, as determined by the Secretary.    (d)    An individual periodically may renew the certification for an additional 3-year term, if the individual:        (1)    is otherwise entitled to be certified;        (2)    pays to the Secretary:            (i)    a renewal fee of $10;            (ii)    the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records;            (iii)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check; and            (iv)    any late fee required under this subtitle; and        (3)    submits to the Secretary:            (i)    a renewal application on the form the Secretary provides; and            (ii)    two complete sets of the applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.    (e)    In accordance with §§ 10-201 through 10-234 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the Department of State Police a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history records information.    (f)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a complete application for renewal of certification as required under this subtitle is not received by the Secretary at least 30 calendar days before the certification expires, the Secretary shall assess a late fee of $5 per day until the application is received by the Secretary, unless the applicant did not make timely renewal because of incapacity, hospitalization, being called to active military duty, or other hardship.        (2)    The total amount of late fees assessed under this subsection may not exceed $150.        (3)    The Secretary may not certify any applicant under this title if the applicant has outstanding late fee obligations.    (g)    (1)    The Secretary shall renew the certification of each individual who meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    Within 5 days after the Secretary refuses to renew the certification of an individual as a private detective, the Secretary shall send written notice of the refusal to the individual who submitted the renewal application.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-405 - Scope of Private Detective Certification

    While certification of an individual as a private detective is in effect, the certification authorizes the individual to provide private detective services only:         (1)    on behalf of the private detective agency through which the individual obtained the certification; and        (2)    while that private detective agency is licensed under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-406 - Issuance and Form of Private Detective Certification Card

    (a)    The Secretary shall issue to each individual who is certified as a private detective under this subtitle a certification card that identifies the individual as a certified private detective.    (b)    (1)    Subject to this subsection, the Secretary shall determine the form and content of the certification card.        (2)    The certification card shall be of a size and made of materials appropriate for its intended use, as provided under § 13-407 of this subtitle.        (3)    The certification card shall contain:            (i)    a statement that in substance specifies that the individual is certified by the Secretary as a private detective;            (ii)    the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which the individual is associated or employed; and            (iii)    any information that the Secretary considers appropriate to:                1.    identify the individual; or                2.    specify the authority of the individual.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-407 - Use of Private Detective Certification Cards

    (a)    At any time that a certified private detective provides a private detective service, the private detective shall carry the certification card issued under § 13-406 of this subtitle.    (b)    On request of a law enforcement officer, a certified private detective shall show the private detective’s certification card.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-408 - Private Detective Badges

    A certified private detective may wear or carry a badge only if:         (1)    the Secretary authorizes the wearing or carrying of the badge;        (2)    the design of the badge is approved by the Secretary; and        (3)    the badge is issued by the licensed private detective agency through which the private detective is certified.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-409 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-411 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a private detective to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a private detective, or suspend or revoke the certification of an individual:         (1)    for any applicable ground under § 13-313 of this title;        (2)    if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a private detective for the applicant or individual or for another; or        (3)    if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a private detective.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  13-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 13 - Private Detectives|Subtitle 4 - Certification of Private Detectives|Section 13-410 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings

    (a)    Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-409 of this subtitle on the Secretary’s own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.    (b)    (1)    A complaint shall:            (i)    be in writing;            (ii)    be signed by the complainant; and            (iii)    state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.        (2)    If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 13-409 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint an officer of the Department of State Police, with the rank of lieutenant or above, as the investigating officer for the complaint.        (2)    The investigating officer may assign responsibility for conducting the investigation to other members of the Department of State Police.    (d)    (1)    On conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 13-409 of this subtitle.        (2)    If the investigating officer finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 13-411 of this subtitle.