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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 §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 §8110-A. Employment of investigative assistant

§8110-A. Employment of investigative assistant A professional investigator duly licensed under this chapter whose primary place of business is located in the State may employ an investigative assistant pursuant to section 8110‑B subject to the following:   [PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).] 1.  Limit on number of investigative assistants.  No more than one investigative […]

32 §8110-B. Sponsorship of investigative assistant

§8110-B. Sponsorship of investigative assistant 1.  Supervision and documentation of investigative assistant’s activities.  The sponsoring professional investigator is responsible for overseeing and documenting the activities of the investigative assistant under the sponsoring professional investigator’s supervision, including:   A. Keeping a record of all 1,200 training hours, including hours worked on specific activities performed by the […]

32 §8111. Bonding and insurance requirements

§8111. Bonding and insurance requirements 1.  Bonding requirement.  A person licensed as a professional investigator shall give to the chief a bond in the sum of $10,000 if the licensee is a resident of the State and in the sum of $50,000 if the licensee is not a resident of the State.   A person […]

32 §8112. Ineligibility of public officials

§8112. Ineligibility of public officials No person is eligible for a license under this chapter who derives plenary or special law enforcement powers from the State or any political subdivision thereof.   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).