1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Legislative body" means:

      1. (i) the Legislature;
      2. (ii) the Utah House of Representatives;
      3. (iii) the Utah Senate;
      4. (iv) a special investigative committee; or
      5. (v) a staff office of the Legislature.
   2. (b) "Special investigative committee" is as defined in Subsection 36-12-9(1).

2. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a person is qualified to receive a limited-use license if the person:

   1. (a) is licensed, in good standing, by another state, district, or territory of the United States to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective; and

   2. (b) is retained by a legislative body to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective for:

      1. (i) a special investigative committee; or
      2. (ii) a purpose relating to impeachment.
3. (3) A person holding a limited-use license may only provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b).

4. (4) The bureau shall issue a limited-use license to a person within five days after the day on which the bureau receives notice from a legislative body that:

   1. (a) the person meets the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); and
   2. (b) the legislative body has retained the person to provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b).

5. (5) The bureau may not:

   1. (a) impose a qualification for the receipt of a limited-use license other than the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); or
   2. (b) charge a fee to issue a limited-use license.
6. (6) A limited-use license expires when the person to whom it is issued is no longer retained by a legislative body to provide a service described in Subsection (2)(b).

Repealed by Chapter 44, 2026 General Session