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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-613 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-613 - Penalties

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, a person who violates any provision of the following sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction for a first offense is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both:        (1)    § 17–502;        (2)    § 17–525;        (3)    § 17–526;        (4)    § 17–527;        (5)    § 17–530;        (6)    § 17–532;        (7)    § 17–601;        (8)    § 17–602;        (9)    § 17–603;        (10)    § 17–604;        (11)    § 17–605;        (12)    § 17–606;        (13)    § 17–607;        (14)    § 17–608;        (15)    § 17–609;        (16)    § 17–610; or        (17)    § 17–611.    (b)    A corporation, partnership, or other association that violates § 17–612 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine:        (1)    not exceeding $5,000 for a first violation;        (2)    not exceeding $15,000 for a second violation; and        (3)    not exceeding $25,000 for a third or subsequent violation.    (c)    (1)    The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding:            (i)    $5,000 for a first violation;            (ii)    $15,000 for a second violation; and            (iii)    $25,000 for a third or subsequent violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.    (d)    (1)    Any person found guilty of a second violation of any provision of the sections listed in subsection (a) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or 2 years imprisonment or both.        (2)    Any person found guilty of a third or subsequent violation of any provision of the sections listed in subsection (a) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or 3 years imprisonment or both.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-614 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-614 - Report of Convictions

    A court shall report to the Commission for appropriate action under this title each conviction of a real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson for a violation of any provision of the following sections of this title:         (1)    § 17-608;        (2)    § 17-525; and        (3)    § 17-526.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 17-701 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act”.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 17-702 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2032.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Circumventional information” means information, including pass codes, that allows an individual to alter the operation of a security system.        (2)    “Circumventional information” does not include generic user or installation manuals.    (c)    “Firm” means a partnership or corporation.    (d)    “Firm member” means a partner of a partnership or an officer or director of a corporation.    (e)    “License” means a license issued by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee to engage in the business of providing security systems services for compensation.    (f)    “Providing security systems services” means providing, on the premises of a person’s residential or commercial property, the service of:        (1)    surveying the property for purposes of installing a security system;        (2)    physically installing, maintaining, or repairing a security system for the customer; or        (3)    responding to a distress call or an alarm sounding from a security system.    (g)    “Representative member” means a firm member who is appointed under this title to act on behalf of the firm.    (h)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.    (i)    “Security systems agency” means an individual or a firm that conducts a business that provides security systems services.    (j)    “Security systems technician” means a person who personally provides security systems services.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    This title does not apply to an officer or employee of any unit of the United States, of any state, or of any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of any state, while performing a duty of the office or employment.    (b)    (1)    This title does not supersede any local law or ordinance in the State that establishes standards or qualifications for electricians or for electrical work involved in the installation of security systems or security alarms.        (2)    This title does not authorize an individual to perform electrical work that otherwise requires an electrician’s license under any State or local law or ordinance.        (3)    Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, this title supersedes any local law or ordinance in the State that requires registration, training, bonding, or insurance for security systems technicians or other individuals who have access to circumventional information.        (4)    This title does not preempt local governments from licensing or regulating security system agencies or security system users.    (c)    (1)    The licensing requirements of this title do not apply to a master electrician who:            (i)    currently is licensed in that occupation under State or local law; and            (ii)    is acting only within the scope of that occupation.        (2)    A master electrician may not:            (i)    personally provide security systems services unless the master electrician is registered as a security systems technician; or            (ii)    obtain access to circumventional information unless the master electrician is registered as an individual with access to circumventional information.    (d)    This title does not apply to a person who sells security systems at a retail establishment or by means of a catalog or brochure for future delivery, provided that the person does not:        (1)    enter the premises of the customer’s property; or        (2)    have access to circumventional information.    (e)    This title does not apply to a commercial property owner or its authorized agent performing the routine operation, including the changing of the passcodes, of a security system that protects the premises of the owner’s commercial property.    (f)    This title may not be construed to require:        (1)    a person engaged in the business of providing security systems services for compensation to obtain more than one license under this title to provide security systems services;        (2)    a security systems technician, in addition to being registered under this title, to obtain a license under this title, if the security systems technician is employed by or under contract with a security systems agency; or        (3)    an individual who is licensed under this title to be registered under Subtitle 3A of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 2 - Duties of the Secretary|Section 18-201 - In General

    Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for:         (1)    the licensing and regulation of security systems agencies in the State; and        (2)    the registration of security systems technicians and other individuals who have access to circumventional information.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 2 - Duties of the Secretary|Section 18-202 - Duties

    (a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:        (1)    adopt regulations to carry out this title;        (2)    use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and        (3)    make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant for a license or for registration.    (b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:        (1)    adopt regulations that set standards for the licensure of security systems agencies;        (2)    adopt regulations that set standards for the registration of security systems technicians and other individuals who have access to circumventional information; and        (3)    keep a roster of individuals registered as security systems technicians or as individuals who have access to circumventional information.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 2 - Duties of the Secretary|Section 18-203 - Confidentiality of Information Obtained

    The Secretary and all members of the Department of State Police:         (1)    shall treat as confidential any information obtained through an investigation of an applicant for a license or for registration under this title; and        (2)    unless required by a court order, may not divulge to a person who is not a law enforcement officer any information obtained through an investigation of an applicant for a license or for registration under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 2 - Duties of the Secretary|Section 18-204 - Payment of Money to State

    Except for the cost of the Maryland and national criminal records check, the Secretary shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 2 - Duties of the Secretary|Section 18-205 - Complaint Investigations

    (a)    Subject to this section, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation that relates to any complaint alleging that an unauthorized person has provided security systems services.    (b)    A complaint shall:        (1)    be in writing and under oath;        (2)    state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and        (3)    be filed with the Secretary.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-301 - License Required; Exceptions

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not engage, or solicit to engage, in the business of providing security systems services in the State unless the person obtains a license and meets the requirements of § 18-401 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    If the applicant for a license is a firm, the firm shall appoint a firm member as the representative member to make the application on behalf of the firm.    (b)    To qualify for a license, if an applicant is an individual, an applicant shall:        (1)    be at least 18 years old; and        (2)    be of good moral character.    (c)    To qualify for a license, if the applicant is a firm, each firm member shall be:        (1)    at least 18 years old; and        (2)    of good moral character.    (d)    The applicant shall meet any other requirements that the Secretary establishes for license applicants.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-303 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall:        (1)    submit to the Secretary an application on the form that the Secretary provides;        (2)    submit the documents required by this section; and        (3)    pay to the Secretary:            (i)    an application fee of $100;            (ii)    the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records; and            (iii)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (b)    The application form provided by the Secretary shall contain a statement advising the applicant that willfully making a false statement on an application is a misdemeanor, subject to a fine or imprisonment or both, as provided under § 18–504 of this title.    (c)    If the applicant is a firm, the representative member shall complete the application form and otherwise be responsible for the firm’s compliance with this section.    (d)    (1)    The application shall be accompanied by at least two written recommendations for the applicant.        (2)    Each recommendation shall be signed, under oath, by a reputable citizen of the State.    (e)    (1)    An applicant for a license shall submit with the application a set of legible fingerprints of the applicant on a form approved by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.        (2)    If the applicant is a firm, the applicant shall pay the cost of the fingerprint card records check for each firm member.    (f)    An applicant for a license shall submit with the application a copy of a bond or proof of insurance in accordance with the requirements of § 18–401 of this title.    (g)    The Secretary may waive the requirements of subsections (a)(2) and (3), (d), and (e) of this section and issue a license to an applicant who:        (1)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    is licensed to engage in the business of providing security systems services in another state; and            (ii)    became licensed in the other state:                1.    after meeting qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required in this State; and                2.    after submitting to a State and national criminal records check; and        (2)    pays to the Secretary a processing fee of $100.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-304 - Criminal Records Check

    (a)    Except for a license issued under § 18-303(g) of this subtitle, before issuing a license, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal records check for each applicant who applies for a license.    (b)    If the applicant is a firm, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal records check for each firm member.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-305 - Issuance and Contents of License

    (a)    The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    The Secretary shall include on each license that the Secretary issues:        (1)    the full name of the licensee;        (2)    the current address of the licensee;        (3)    the date of issuance of the license; and        (4)    the date on which the license expires.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary shall issue to an individual licensee a pocket identification card that includes:        (1)    a photograph of the licensee, supplied by the licensee; and        (2)    the license expiration date.    (d)    (1)    For each license issued under § 18-303(g) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue to an individual licensee a licensing certificate instead of a pocket identification card.        (2)    The licensing certificate shall be in a format approved by the Secretary.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-306 - Scope of License

    (a)    While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to engage in the business of providing security systems services.    (b)    An individual or a firm may qualify for a license as a security systems agency.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-308 - Display of Licenses; Recordation; Change of Address

    (a)    (1)    If the licensee is an individual, the licensee and each security systems technician employed by the licensee shall carry and display the license on demand of any customer or law enforcement officer.        (2)    If the licensee is a firm, each firm member and security systems technician employed by the firm shall carry and display a copy of the license on demand of any customer or law enforcement officer.    (b)    Each licensee shall record the license with the Secretary of State.    (c)    Each licensee shall give the Secretary written notice of any change of address within 10 business days after the change.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-309 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License -- Grounds

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 18-310 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, fine a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee, or a firm member or employee of an applicant or licensee that is a firm:         (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)    has a similar license denied, suspended, or revoked in another jurisdiction;        (4)    pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of a felony, theft offense, or crime of moral turpitude;        (5)    aids an individual in obtaining or attempting to obtain fraudulently or deceptively licensure under this title as a security systems technician;        (6)    while not licensed, solicits to engage in or willfully engages in a business providing security systems services;        (7)    while not licensed, willfully advertises as a security systems technician;        (8)    willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation in any renewal application or in any other document that the Secretary requires to be submitted; or        (9)    violates any other provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Secretary under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-310 - Denials, Suspension, or Revocation of License -- Hearings

    (a)    Before the Secretary takes any final action under § 18-309 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 hearing notice to be given to the person shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the person at least 10 business days before the hearing.    (d)    The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.    (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. §  18-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-311 - Appeal

    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  18-3A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 18 - Security Systems Technicians|Subtitle 3A - Registration|Section 18-3A-01 - Registration Required

    Except as otherwise provided in this title:         (1)    an individual may not personally provide security systems services unless the individual is registered as a security systems technician;        (2)    a person licensed under this title may not employ or contract with an individual with access to circumventional information unless the individual is registered as required under this subtitle;        (3)    neither a licensee nor a registrant may provide access to circumventional information to an individual who is not registered under this subtitle; and        (4)    an employee of a person licensed under this title may not obtain access to circumventional information unless the employee is registered as an individual with access to circumventional information.