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Bill to modernize security guard recertification wins industry support; state police implementation costs noted
Summary
Senate Bill 365 would allow electronic recertification of security guards, remove obsolete paper-era language and eliminate certain late fees; NASCO and state police worked with the sponsor, though a roughly $100,000 implementation cost to the Maryland State Police was discussed.
Senator Waldstreicher told the committee SB 365 corrects statutory language left over from paper-based recertification and aligns security-guard renewals with other State Police certifications. The sponsor said the bill simplifies renewals, allows online filing up to the day a certificate expires and eliminates late fees that previously could reach $150.
John Pica and Steve Amate of the…
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