32 §8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED)
§8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 602, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 360, §4 (RP).
32 §8120-A. Handguns
§8120-A. Handguns A professional investigator licensed under this chapter may carry a handgun while performing the duties of a professional investigator only after being issued a concealed handgun permit by the chief pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252 and passing the written firearms examination prescribed by the chief. [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, […]
32 §8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency
§8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency A professional investigator or investigative assistant who enters into a written contract with a law enforcement agency in this State to provide investigative services or consultation to the law enforcement agency is subject to the same provisions of law regarding confidentiality as are employees of the […]
32 §8122. Proof of valid professional investigator’s license
§8122. Proof of valid professional investigator’s license A person or company soliciting work or employment as a professional investigator shall provide proof to any client that the professional investigator holds a valid professional investigator’s license before entering into any agreement or contract to conduct investigations. [PL 2011, c. 366, §53 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL […]
32 §8123. Violation
§8123. Violation Except when a criminal penalty is otherwise provided, a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 366, §54 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 366, §54 (NEW).
32 §8124. Confidential information
§8124. Confidential information The home address and home telephone number of a professional investigator or investigative assistant obtained by the State under this chapter are confidential and may not be disclosed by the board except by written consent of the subject of the information, by court order, for criminal justice purposes or for permitting purposes […]
32 §8105. Private investigator’s license qualifications
§8105. Private investigator’s license qualifications (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) A person is qualified to be licensed as a professional investigator who: [PL 2011, c. 366, §28 (AMD).] 1. Age. Is at least 21 years of age; [PL 2011, c. 366, §29 (AMD).] 2. Citizenship. Is a citizen or resident alien of […]
32 §8117. Fees
§8117. Fees 1. Amount. The fee for an original biennial license is $500, of which $50 must be submitted with the application and $450 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. The fee for a 4-year renewal is $500, which is refundable upon denial of renewal. The fee for an investigative assistant’s license is […]
32 §8106. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed
§8106. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed A person possessing, under Maine law, a valid private investigator’s license on the effective date of this chapter whose license then expires, by application, compliance with section 8105, subsection 8 and payment of the required fee, is entitled to a professional investigator’s license. [PL 2011, c. […]
32 §8118. Application of Administrative Procedure Act
§8118. Application of Administrative Procedure Act The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).