Maryland § 13-406

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-406, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-406.

    (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.

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