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(F) “LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT” MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, A POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR SHERIFF, AS DESIGNATED BY THE
COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY.
(G) “PROVIDE LOCKSMITH SERVICES” MEANS TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONALLY AND FOR COMPENSATION IN:
(1) REPAIRING, REBUILDING, REKEYING, REPINNING, RECOMBINATING, ADJUSTING, OR INSTALLING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ORELECTROMECHANICAL LOCKING DEVICES, SAFES, VAULTS, OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES; OR
(2) OPERATING A MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, OR ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCKING DEVICE OR OPENING SAFES, VAULTS, OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THAT INTENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF SUCH LOCKING DEVICES.
12.5–102.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS TITLE IS TO SAFEGUARD THE LIFE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY OF THE RESIDENTS OF MARYLAND TO PROMOTE THEIR WELFARE BY REGULATING PERSONS THAT PROVIDE LOCKSMITH SERVICES.
12.5–103.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT THE FOLLOWING:
(1) BONA FIDE SALES DEMONSTRATIONS TO LOCKSMITHS OR LOCKSMITH SUPPLIERS BY SALES REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE NOT LICENSED;
(2) EMERGENCY OPENING SERVICES BY MEMBERS OF POLICE DEPARTMENTS, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, OR OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THEIR OFFICIAL LINE OF DUTY IN ORDER TO PROTECT LOSS OF LIFE OR PROPERTY;
(3) THE ACQUISITION, MAKING, OR USE OF ANY KEY DUPLICATION OR KEY BLANKS;
(4) THE REPLACING OF A REMOVABLE OR INTERCHANGEABLE CORE OR RECOMBINATING A CYLINDER IN A LOCK THAT WAS SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO BE CHANGED BY THE END USER BY USE OF A KEY; previous page next page
This is Page 3 of HB370, first read February 2009, and now signed into law. This locksmith legislation will help to counter the problem of phony locksmiths that have flooded the printed directories, 411, and the internet with ficticious addresses that mislead consumers needing service into thinking they are the closest, "local" locksmith company. If you are a victim of an unlicensed, illegal locksmith company, Baldino's is here to assist you in repairing criminal break in damage and restore your confidence in what real locksmiths do.
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