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This bill modifies the requirements for security guard certification renewal in Maryland, aiming to streamline the process for individuals and employers. Specifically, it eliminates a $5 per day late fee that could be assessed if a renewal application was not received promptly after the certification expired, and it removes the obligation for licensed security guard agencies or employers to submit a declaration to the Secretary of State Police at least 90 days before a security guard's certification expires, confirming they still meet certification criteria. The bill also adjusts the renewal notice timeline, requiring the Secretary of State Police to send renewal notices 60 days and 30 days before a certification expires, in addition to the existing 90-day notice, and specifies that renewal applications must be received and accepted before the expiration date. The "Secretary" in this context refers to the Secretary of State Police, who oversees security guard certifications.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0365?ys=2026RS