Section 12.5-207 – Photo Identification Card
(a) Each licensed locksmith shall issue a photo identification card to each individual providing locksmith services on behalf of the licensed locksmith, including each individual identified as an employee of the licensed locksmith under § 12.5–202 of this subtitle. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the licensed locksmith shall determine the size, form, and content […]
Section 12.5-505 – Unauthorized Practice
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not act as, offer to act as, hold oneself out as, or impersonate a locksmith in the State unless the person is a licensee or employee of a licensee. (b) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on first conviction, is […]
Section 12.5-208 – Scope
While a license is in effect, the license authorizes the licensee and the employees of the licensee to provide locksmith services in the State.
Section 12.5-506 – Civil Administrative Action
(a) Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Secretary may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle. (b) After a hearing, if the Secretary finds that a person has violated § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle, the Secretary may: […]
Section 12.5-209 – Term and Renewal
(a) A license is issued for a term of 2 years. (b) Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of § 12.5–205 of this subtitle, the Secretary may not renew the license of the licensee. (c) (1) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the second anniversary of […]
Section 12.5-507 – Repeated Violations
(a) This section applies only if there is no greater criminal penalty provided under this title or other applicable law. (b) A person that engages in repeated violations of the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Section 12.5-210 – Display; Lost Identification Card; Change of Name on License
(a) Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the place of business of the licensee. (b) A licensee and an employee of a licensee shall: (1) carry a valid photo identification card issued by a licensed locksmith under § 12.5–207 of this subtitle at all times the licensee or employee of a licensee is engaged in providing […]
Section 12.5-211 – Denial, Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation
(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12.5–212 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee or an agent, employee, manager, or partner of the applicant or licensee: (i) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a […]
Section 12.5-212 – Notice and Hearing
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 12.5–211 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary. (b) The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in […]
Section 12.5-213 – Appeal
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined in § 10–202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.