Maryland § 13-602
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-602, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-602.
(a) The offices of each private detective agency shall be supervised by an individual who:
(1) holds, as an individual, the license of the private detective agency; or
(2) is the representative member of the private detective agency appointed under § 13-302(b) of this title.
(b) If a private detective agency is a firm, the agency shall notify the Secretary about:
(1) the identity of the individual serving as the representative member of the agency; and
(2) each vacancy in that position.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a private detective agency shall appoint a representative member within 90 days after a vacancy occurs in the position.
(2) If the vacancy is caused by the death of or an incapacitating injury to the representative member, the private detective agency shall appoint a replacement within 180 days after the vacancy occurs.
(d) If a licensed private detective agency fails to appoint a representative member as required under subsection (c) of this section, the license of the private detective agency:
(1) is suspended automatically; and
(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements.
(e) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-602
What does Maryland Code § 13-602 cover?
Section 13-602 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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