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 […]
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 12.5-208 – 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 12.5-209 – 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 12.5-210 – 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.
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 12.5-203 – Requirements Before Employee Can Work for Licensee
Before an individual may begin work for a licensee as an employee: (1) the licensee shall submit to the Secretary, on the form that the Secretary provides, the name of the individual; and (2) the individual shall apply for a national and State criminal history records check required under § 12.5–204(b) of this subtitle.