§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.