1. (a) The security department of a private business that protects only the property of that private business may apply for and upon approval, receive a letter of authority for purposes of complying with §1702.223 of the Act.
2. (b) A security department of a private business shall not provide guard company services to a third party for contracted compensation.

3. (c) A private business letter of authority shall:

   1. (1) be obtained by a private business entity that employs commissioned or noncommissioned security officers to protect only its own property;
   2. (2) register any unarmed security officers who come into contact with the public while protecting only the property of the private business in compliance with the provisions of the Act and these rules;
   3. (3) be issued a number with each private business letter of authority approved by the board and this number shall be used on all applications submitted to the board;
   4. (4) be valid for one year and shall be renewed upon receipt of a board approved renewal application and the renewal fee;
   5. (5) be renewed during the calendar month preceding the month of expiration;
   6. (6) qualify a manager who meets the requirements set forth in §1702.113 and §1702.117 of the Act as they pertain to a security services contractor; and
   7. (7) maintain on file with the board a certificate of proof of insurance as prescribed in §1702.124 of the Act.
4. (d) Holders of a letter of authority shall be subject to all rules established under the Act unless specifically exempted by the director.

Source Note:The provisions of this §35.171 adopted to be effective October 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 9686.