§8116. Powers of the chief 1. Subpoenas. In any investigation conducted by the chief under this chapter, the chief may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any fact in issue. [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).] 2. Contempt. If a witness refuses to obey a […]
§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 […]
§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).
§8119. Severability clause If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by the court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without that jurisdiction or application. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 […]
§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, […]
§8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 602, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 360, §4 (RP).
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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).
§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 […]
