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).
32 §8113. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds
§8113. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds In accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the chief may refuse to issue or renew a license, suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter, impose probationary conditions, fines or costs of hearing and investigation or issue a written warning on the following grounds: […]
32 §8113-A. Suspension for refusal
§8113-A. Suspension for refusal 1. Immediate suspension. If the chief has probable cause to believe that a person licensed pursuant to this chapter is required to submit to chemical testing for the presence of intoxicating liquor or drugs pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 1057 or for conduct that occurs while the licensee is in possession […]
32 §8114. Unlawful acts
§8114. Unlawful acts A person is guilty of improper conduct in private investigation if the person commits any of the acts described in this section. Improper conduct in private investigation is a Class D crime. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (NEW).] 1. Acting without license; false representation. A person acts without a license or […]
32 §8114-A. Complaint investigation; disciplinary actions
§8114-A. Complaint investigation; disciplinary actions 1. Complaint investigation. The chief shall investigate a complaint, on the chief’s own motion or upon receipt of a written complaint filed with the chief, regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter or of rules adopted by the chief. The chief may adopt rules regarding the receipt and investigation […]
32 §8115. Identification cards; badges prohibited
§8115. Identification cards; badges prohibited 1. Issuance of identification cards. The chief shall design and issue to each person licensed under this chapter an identification card featuring a recent photograph of the licensee. [PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (NEW).] 2. Use of badges prohibited. A person licensed under this chapter may not carry or […]
32 §8101. Short title
§8101. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the Professional Investigators Act. [PL 2011, c. 366, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §6 (AMD).
32 §8102. Purpose
§8102. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to regulate any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity engaged in the business of private investigation. [PL 2011, c. 366, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §7 (AMD).
32 §8103. Definitions
§8103. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. [PL 2011, c. 366, §8 (RP).] 1-A. Board. “Board” means the Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators under section 8103‑A, as established under Title 5, section 12004‑G, […]
32 §8103-A. Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators
§8103-A. Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators 1. Establishment. The Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators, referred to in this chapter as “the board,” is established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D to administer the provisions of this chapter to protect the public by improving the standards relative to the practice of private […]