493.6119 – Divulging investigative information; false reports prohibited.
493.6119 Divulging investigative information; false reports prohibited.— (1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or other law, no licensee, or any employee of a licensee or licensed agency shall divulge or release to anyone other than her or his client or employer the contents of an investigative file acquired in the course of licensed investigative activity. […]
493.6104 – Advisory council.
493.6104 Advisory council.— (1) The department shall designate an advisory council, known as the Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council, to be composed of 11 members. One member must be an active law enforcement officer, certified under the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, representing a statewide law enforcement agency or statewide association of law […]
493.6105 – Initial application for license.
493.6105 Initial application for license.— (1) Each individual, partner, or principal officer in a corporation, shall file with the department a complete application accompanied by an application fee not to exceed $60, except that an applicant for a Class “D” or Class “G” license is not required to submit an application fee. An application fee is not […]
493.6106 – License requirements; posting.
493.6106 License requirements; posting.— (1) Each individual licensed by the department must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Be of good moral character. (c) Not have been adjudicated incapacitated under s. 744.331 or a similar statute in another state, unless her or his capacity has been judicially restored; not have been involuntarily placed in a treatment facility […]
493.6107 – Fees.
493.6107 Fees.— (1) The department shall establish by rule examination and license fees not to exceed the following: (a) Class “M” license—manager Class “AB” agency: $75. (b) Class “G” license—statewide firearm license: $150. (c) Class “K” license—firearms instructor: $100. (d) Fee for the examination for firearms instructor: $75. (2) The department may establish by rule a fee for the replacement or revision […]
493.6108 – Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.— (1) Except as otherwise provided, the department must investigate an applicant for a license under this chapter before it may issue the license. The investigation must include: (a)1. An examination of fingerprint records and police records. If a criminal history record check of an applicant under this […]
493.6109 – Reciprocity.
493.6109 Reciprocity.— (1) The department may adopt rules for: (a) Entering into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories of the United States for the purpose of licensing persons to perform activities regulated under this chapter who are currently licensed to perform similar services in the other states or territories; or (b) Allowing a person who is licensed in […]
493.6110 – Licensee’s insurance.
493.6110 Licensee’s insurance.—A Class “B” agency license may not be issued unless the applicant first files with the department a certification of insurance evidencing commercial general liability coverage. The coverage shall provide the department as an additional insured for the purpose of receiving all notices of modification or cancellation of such insurance. Coverage shall be written […]
493.6111 – License; contents; identification card.
493.6111 License; contents; identification card.— (1) All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall include the licensee’s name, license number, expiration date of the license, and any other information the department deems necessary. Class “C,” Class “CC,” Class “D,” Class “E,” Class “EE,” Class “M,” Class “MA,” […]
493.6100 – Legislative intent.
493.6100 Legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes that the private security, investigative, and recovery industries are rapidly expanding fields that require regulation to ensure that the interests of the public will be adequately served and protected. The Legislature recognizes that untrained persons, unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons who are not of good moral character engaged in the […]