Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 19-408

  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19-410 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a security guard to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a security guard, or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certification of an individual:

(1) for any applicable ground under § 19-313 of this title;

(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a security guard for the applicant or individual or for another;

(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a security guard; or

(4) if, under the laws of the United States or of any state, the applicant or individual pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of:

(i) a felony; or

(ii) a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or individual to be certified as a security guard.