Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 29.04.02.13 - Suspended and Terminated Commissions

A. A commission is suspended or terminated when the employer of the special police officer files written notice with the Secretary that states that the special police officer is suspended from or terminated from the duties of a special police officer.

B. The Governor may suspend or terminate a commission:

(1) On the recommendation of the Secretary; or

(2) On the Governor's own motion if the Governor finds it in the best interest of the State.

C. Suspension by the Secretary.

(1) The Governor may delegate the power to suspend a commission to the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary may suspend a commission if it appears that the action is in the best interest of the public.

(3) A suspension issued by the Secretary shall be reviewed by the Governor within 30 days to determine if the suspension should continue or if the commission should be terminated.

D. The suspension or termination of a commission shall be noted in the official records of the Governor.

E. The suspension or termination shall not take effect until 5 days after notice is sent to both the special police officer and the special police officer's employer.

F. A commission does not terminate if:

(1) An employer no longer needs the services of a special police officer because the employer has transferred the business property described in the commission to another person for legal business purposes; and

(2) The new employer executes a form prepared by the Office of the Secretary of State that affirms that the new employer shall employ the special police officer to protect that business property and will assume the responsibilities of the original employer as described in this chapter.

G. The employer of a special police officer shall immediately inform the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, Special Police Section, upon learning of a special police officer's arrest for a felony offense.

Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.13

Regulation .13 adopted effective 49:26 Md. R. 1081, eff. 12/26/2022