(1)(a) Upon receipt of a completed application packet, the bureau shall conduct a thorough background investigation to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure.
- (b) The bureau shall submit the completed application packet to the board for review after completion of the background check, unless the application is for an apprentice license.
(c)(i) The bureau shall review each application for apprentice licenses to determine whether the applicants meet the requirements for licensure.
- (ii) If the bureau finds that an applicant for an apprentice license does not meet the requirements for licensure, the bureau shall submit the application to the board.
(2)(a) The board shall review each application packet submitted by the bureau to determine whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensure.
- (b) If the board determines that an applicant meets the requirements for licensure, the board shall direct the bureau to issue the license.
- (3) If the board determines that an applicant does not meet the qualifications for licensure the board shall deny the application.
- (4) If the applicant requests a hearing, the board shall conduct an informal hearing in accordance with Section R722-330-9 during which the applicant may present evidence and testimony in response to evidence and testimony presented by the bureau.
- (5) An application may not be approved for any individual who has had any private investigator license or permit revoked more than one time in any jurisdiction.
KEY: private investigators, license
Date of Last Change: December 9, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-9-101 through 53-9-119