1. A. Uniforms worn by a registrant or licensee shall be of such design as not to be confused with uniforms worn by city, local or state police, or by any branch of the United States military. Insignia attached to the uniform of any registrant or licensee shall be of such design and placed in such manner as not to be confused with insignia attached to uniforms worn by city, local or state police, or by any branch of the United States military. A badge may be worn by a registrant or licensee only while such individual is in uniform and on duty.
2. B. A patch, at least 2 1/2" x 1/2", entitled "SECURITY" will be worn on the left upper sleeve.
3. C. An identifiable plate showing the name of the individual and the company will be worn by all uniformed personnel. Such identification will be placed on the individual's outermost garment and be clearly visible at all times.

4. D. All private patrol operators and company licensees shall furnish the department a complete description of their uniform and shall furnish full length color photographs of the front and each side view of the uniform. All photographs must be clear and legible and shall accurately depict the uniform. A printed form, furnished by the department, shall be submitted describing those features deemed pertinent.

   HISTORY OF 16.48.3 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History:

   The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

   AG 68-1 (Rule No. IV), Private Patrol Operator Licenses, filed 4/3/1968.

   AG 68-2 (Rule No. V), Private Investigator Licenses, filed 4/3/1968.

   AG 69-2 (Rule No. VII), Private Investigators Licenses: Titles, filed 9-17/1969.

   AG 70-2 (Rule No. VII), Private Investigators: Fictitious Names and Titles, filed 8/20/1970.

   AG 69-3 (Rule No. VIII), Private Investigator Licenses: Interview of Applicant, filed 9/17/1969.

   AG 70-3 (Rule No. VIII), Private Investigators: Interview of Applicant, filed 8/20/1970.

   AG 70-5 (Rule No. X, Private Investigators: Alcohol Beverages, filed 8/20/1970.

   AG 70-7 (Rule No. XII), Private Investigators: Deputy Sheriff Commissions, filed 11/19/1970.

   AG 70-8 (Rule NO. XIII), Private Investigators: Cessation of Licensed Business, filed 11/19/1970

   NMLEA Rule #30, Bureau of Private Investigators: Rules and Regulations, filed 4/24/1981.

   NMLEA B/PI Rule #1, Bureau of Private Investigators: Rules and Regulations, filed 11/4/1983.

   History of Repealed Material:

   NMLEA B/PI Rule #1 (filed 11/4/1983), repealed 3/7/2008.

   This rule expired on July 5, 2008 which was 120 days after its emergency filing on March 7, 2008. The Uniform Licensing Act (Subsection A of Section 61-1-30 NMSA 1978) stipulates that emergency rules cannot remain in effect for more than 120 days unless they are replaced by permanent rules.

   Other History:

   Those applicable portions of NMLEA B/PI Rule #1 (filed 11/4/1983) was renumbered, reformatted, and replaced by 16.48.3 NMAC, Standards of Practice, effective 3/7/2008.

   16.48.3 NMAC, Standards of Practice (filed 3/7/2008) was replaced by 16.48.3 NMAC, Standards of Practice, effective 9/24/2008.

[16.48.3.12 NMAC - Re-pr, 16.48.3.12 NMAC, 9/24/2008]