32 §8116. Powers of the chief
§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 […]
32 §8104. License requirement; exceptions
§8104. License requirement; exceptions 1. License. A person may not act as a professional investigator without first obtaining from the chief a license to be a professional investigator or investigative assistant. [PL 2011, c. 366, §17 (AMD).] 2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to the following: A. A person employed by or […]
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 §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 §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).
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 §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 […]