Section 326.3311 - POWERS AND DUTIESThe board has the following powers and duties:
(1) to receive and review all applications for private detective and protective agent licenses;(2) to approve applications for private detective and protective agent licenses and issue, or reissue licenses as provided in sections 326.32 to 326.339;(3) to deny applications for private detective and protective agent licenses if the applicants do not meet the requirements of sections 326.32 to 326.339; upon denial of a license application, the board shall notify the applicant of the denial and the facts and circumstances that constitute the denial; the board shall advise the applicant of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14;(4) to enforce all laws and rules governing private detectives and protective agents;(5) to suspend or revoke the license of a license holder or impose a civil penalty on a license holder for violations of any provision of sections 326.32 to 326.339 or the rules of the board;(6) to investigate and refer for prosecution all criminal violations by individuals and entities; and(7) to investigate and refer for prosecution any individuals and entities operating as private detectives or protective agents without a license.Amended by 2023 Minn. Laws, ch. 52,s 10-4, eff. 7/1/2023.