Section 19-413 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Handgun permit(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a security guard must hold a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article before carrying a handgun while providing security guard services.(b) A security guard may not carry a handgun while providing security guard services until: (1) receiving approval to carry a handgun from the licensed security guard agency or security guard employer;(2) notifying the Secretary of the intent of the security guard to carry a handgun while providing security guard services; and(3) the Secretary confirms that the security guard has a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article and has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime under § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 942,Sec. 2, eff. 6/1/2024.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 763, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2025.