- (1) An apprenticeship shall not commence until receipt by the applicant of written confirmation from the Commissioner that apprentice status has been granted.
- (2) An apprentice shall not work without the direct supervision of a licensed investigator. Direct supervision shall mean in the direct physical presence of a licensed investigator.
- (3) Any legal document relative to conducting or offering to conduct any investigation may not be executed by an apprentice.
- (4) An apprentice shall at no time identify himself/ herself as a licensed investigator.
- (5) Sponsoring companies are directly accountable and responsible for the investigative activities of their apprentice(s).
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-26-207, 62-35-129, and 62-35-143. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 3, 1995; effective May 17, 1995. Amendments filed March 22, 2023; effective June 20, 2023.