Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-406
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-406, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§13–406.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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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