Security Guards and Security Guard Employers - Registration, Certification, and Regulation

SB 299 modifies Maryland law to streamline registration for cannabis agents working as security guards. It removes the requirement for these agents to obtain separate state/national criminal history checks if they are already authorized to provide security services under existing security guard licensing laws (per § 36-501(c)(2)). The bill affects cannabis agents employed by cannabis businesses or security agencies, requiring only standard security guard authorization instead of dual checks. It also mandates annual responsible vendor training for these agents and validates pre-July 2023 registrations. The changes take effect October 1, 2025.