Maryland § 20-314
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-314, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-314.
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 20-316 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, 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) while not licensed, willfully engages in a business providing private home detention monitoring services in the State;
(4) while not licensed, willfully advertises as a private home detention monitoring agency;
(5) willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation that an individual is or was in the employ of the applicant or licensee;
(6) has a felony conviction;
(7) knowingly employs or knowingly continues to employ a private home detention monitor after being notified by the Secretary that the individual has a felony conviction;
(8) 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;
(9) fails to notify the Secretary about any change in the address of the private home detention monitoring agency or any branch office of a licensee;
(10) fails to maintain a bond as required by § 20-601 of this title;
(11) fails to maintain the liability insurance required under § 20-602 of this title;
(12) violates any other provision of this title; or
(13) violates a regulation adopted under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-314
What does Maryland Code § 20-314 cover?
Section 20-314 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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