1. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may:

   1. (1) adopt regulations to carry out this title;
   2. (2) use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and

   3. (3) make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:

      1. (i) for a license; or
      2. (ii) for employment with a licensee as a private detective.

2. (b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

   1. (1) adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of private detective agencies as private detectives;

   2. (2) keep a roster of the individuals certified as private detectives under this title, including on the roster:

      1. (i) the names of individuals certified;
      2. (ii) the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which each individual is associated or employed; and
      3. (iii) any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and
   3. (3) adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 165, § 3, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 1994, c. 166, § 3, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 1995, c. 3, § 2, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 602, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 2001, c. 649, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.

Formerly Art. 56, § 546.