1. (1) Each individual applicant shall meet the following criteria:

   1. (a) Be at least 21 years of age.
   2. (b) Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease (unless a court of competent jurisdiction has subsequently declared the applicant competent).
   3. (c) Has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude (with the Board having final determination on the interpretation of moral turpitude).
   4. (d) Has not been convicted of a felony crime.
   5. (e) Has passed an examination by the Board designed to measure knowledge and competence in the investigation field;
2. (2) The applicant shall submit a completed application form and pay all required fees.
3. (3) Implementation for licensure shall begin on the effective date of the adoption of the rules and regulations. The initial licensure period shall be dated to begin on May 1, 2014.
4. (4) All licenses issued or renewed shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
5. (5) Persons working as a private investigator, unless otherwise exempt, shall have a valid private investigator license.

Author: The Alabama Private Investigation Board

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-25B-1 through 34-25B-29.

History: New Rule: Filed March 7, 2014; effective April 11, 2014. Amended: Filed June 21, 2017; effective August 5, 2017.