Section 8103-A - Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators1.Establishment. The Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators, referred to in this chapter as "the board," is established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 29-D to administer the provisions of this chapter to protect the public by improving the standards relative to the practice of private investigation and to protect the public from unqualified practitioners. [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]
2.Duties. The board has the following powers and duties:A. To provide advice regarding rules proposed by the chief; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]B. At the request of the chief, to review written examinations for professional investigator applicants; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]C. At the request of the chief, to advise the chief on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of professional investigators; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]D. To establish standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed under this chapter; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]E. To recommend investigations regarding alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter and any rules adopted by the chief; and [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]F. To provide information to the chief on any matter as the board determines appropriate or necessary. [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).] [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]
3.Members. The board consists of 7 members who must be residents of the State and are appointed by the Governor as follows:A. Two members of the State Police recommended by the chief; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]B. One member recommended by the Attorney General; [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]C. Three members of the public, with no more than 2 holding a license under this chapter, to be appointed to reflect a wide diversity of private investigation experience. At least one member must be chosen for the member's expertise in operating a private investigation company in this State and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed private investigator; and [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]D. One administrator from a local or county law enforcement agency. [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).] [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]
4.Terms; removal. Terms of the members of the board are for 3 years. The terms are governed by Title 10, section 8009. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]
5.Meetings; chair; quorum. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. Four members of the board constitute a quorum. [2011, c. 366, §16(NEW).]
Added by 2011, c. 366,§ 16, eff. 9/28/2011.