PURPOSE: This rule establishes examination requirements.

1. (1) Applicants not exempt from examination shall present themselves for examination on the date and time and at the place specified by the board.

   1. (A) A private investigator applicant who fails to appear as required by the board shall be deemed to have failed the examination.
   2. (B) Upon written request setting forth a good cause, the board may excuse an applicant’s absence, and permit the applicant to sit for the next examination.
   3. (C) An applicant who fails the examination may, upon written application, be granted permission to sit again for the examination.
   4. (D) No person who has twice failed the examination may again seek examination for one (1) year from the date of the last failure.

2. (2) The following applicants are exempt from examination:

   1. (A) An applicant whose complete application is filed with the board, and who is able to show previous two (2) years of lawful practice from the date the application was complete; and
   2. (B) An applicant eligible under reciprocity and law enforcement officers pursuant to section 324.1146, RSMo.

AUTHORITY: section 324.1110, RSMo Supp. 2008.* Original rule filed June 26, 2009, effective Jan. 30, 2010.

*Original authority: 324.1110, RSMo 2007.