Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-409
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§13–409.
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Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-411 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a private detective to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a private detective, or suspend or revoke the certification of an individual:
(1) for any applicable ground under § 13-313 of this title;
(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a private detective for the applicant or individual or for another; or
(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a private detective.
(1) for any applicable ground under § 13-313 of this title;
(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a private detective for the applicant or individual or for another; or
(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a private detective.
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