§ 19-502

(a) The offices of each security guard agency shall be supervised by an individual who:

(1) (i) holds, as an individual, the license of the security guard agency; or

(ii) is the representative member of the security guard agency appointed under § 19-302(b) of this title; and

(2) has been investigated and approved by the Secretary under this title.

(b) If a security guard agency is a firm, the agency shall notify the Secretary about:

(1) the identity of the individual serving as the representative member of the agency; and

(2) each vacancy in that position.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a security guard agency shall appoint a representative member within 90 days after a vacancy occurs in the position.

(2) If the vacancy is caused by the death of or an incapacitating injury to the representative member, the security guard agency shall appoint a replacement within 180 days after the vacancy occurs.

(d) If a licensed security guard agency fails to appoint a representative member as required under subsection (c) of this section, the license of the security guard agency:

(1) is suspended automatically; and

(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements.

(e) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this section.