§ 13-202. Powers and duties

MD Bus Occ & Prof Code § 13-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(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:

(i)    for a license; or

(ii)    for employment with a licensee as a private detective.

(b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

(1)    adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of private detective agencies as private detectives;

(2)    keep a roster of the individuals certified as private detectives under this title, including on the roster:

(i)    the names of individuals certified;

(ii)    the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and

(iii)    any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and

(3)    adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title.