Section 12.5-601 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Locksmiths Act”.
Section 12.5-214 – Information to Local Law Enforcement Unit
The Secretary shall inform each local law enforcement unit of each license that is issued, renewed, changed to a new business location, denied, suspended, or revoked.
Section 12.5-301 – Information Required on Invoice
Each licensed locksmith shall include on each invoice or receipt for services the following information regarding each service call: (1) the address where the services were provided by the locksmith; (2) the type of lock being serviced; (3) the vehicle identification number, if applicable; (4) the quoted cost of the service provided to the customer prior to agreeing to […]
Section 12.5-302 – Copy of Invoice to Be Kept at Fixed Business Address
Unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary, a licensed locksmith shall keep a copy of each invoice or receipt for services required by this subtitle, at the fixed business address provided by the licensee to the Secretary, for 3 years after the date of the service call and, on reasonable notice from the Department, make required […]
Section 12.5-303 – Copy of Invoice to Be Provided to Local Law Enforcement Unit or Department
(a) (1) A licensed locksmith shall provide to a local law enforcement unit or the Department a copy of each invoice or receipt for services requested by either a local law enforcement unit or the Department. (2) The Secretary shall encourage licensed locksmiths to develop a system for maintaining the records required by this subtitle electronically. (b) On a […]
Section 12.5-401 – Advertising Requirements
Each locksmith advertisement, business card, or any other means of providing notice to the public of the business providing locksmith services shall include the name of the licensed locksmith and the license number of the licensed locksmith.
Section 12.5-501 – Knowing Use of Skills, Tools or Facilities to Aid Unlicensed Locksmith
A person may not knowingly use or permit the use of the licensee’s or an employee of the licensee’s skills, tools, or facilities to aid or abet an unlicensed locksmith in any activity for which a locksmith license is required for the commission of a crime.
Section 12.5-502 – Disregard Building or Safety Laws
A licensed locksmith or employee of a licensed locksmith may not willfully or deliberately disregard any building or safety laws of the State or local government unit.
Section 12.5-503 – Failure to Complete Work
A licensed locksmith or employee of a licensed locksmith may not fail in any material respect to complete the installation, repair, opening, or modification of a lock for the price stated in the contract for services.
Section 12.5-206 – Issuance of License
(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle and on receipt of: (1) a complete national and State criminal history record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 12.5–204 of this subtitle; and (2) documentation of current general liability insurance in the amount required under § 12.5–205 […]