Section 16-97-28 - Application for agency license; joint venture(a) An application for private detective or guard agency license shall be accompanied by the required fee which shall not be refunded.(b) Each agency shall maintain a permanent place of business in the State of Hawaii which shall be under the direct management and control of a licensed principal detective or licensed principal guard.(c) Each agency branch office shall be required to have a responsible full-time manager.(d) A licensed private detective, guard, or agency may associate with another licensee by forming a joint venture. The joint venture shall apply for an agency license and shall file with the board a certified copy of the joint venture agreement.(e) A corporation, partnership, or joint venture shall be allowed not more than one private detective or guard agency license.(f) An applicant shall submit the required bond before a license is issued.[Eff 3/9/64; am and ren § 16-97-28, 7/30/81; am and comp 2/18/86; comp 8/25/88; comp 10/23/00; am and comp 3/14/11] (Auth: HRS § 463-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 463-3, 463-9)