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FL Stat § 493.6112 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6112 - Notification to Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of changes of partner or officer or employees.

493.6112 Notification to Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of changes of partner or officer or employees.—(1) After filing the application, unless the department declines to issue the license or revokes it after issuance, an agency shall, within 5 working days of the withdrawal, removal, replacement, or addition of any or all partners or officers, notify and file with the department complete applications for such individuals. The agency’s good standing under this chapter shall be contingent upon the department’s approval of any new partner or officer.(2) Each agency shall, upon the employment or termination of employment of a licensee, report such employment or termination within 15 calendar days to the department and, in the case of a termination, report the reason or reasons therefor. The report shall be submitted electronically in a manner prescribed by the department.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 2002-295; s. 14, ch. 2017-85.
FL Stat § 493.6114 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6114 - Cancellation or inactivation of license.

493.6114 Cancellation or inactivation of license.—(1) In the event the licensee desires to cancel her or his license, she or he shall notify the department in writing and return the license to the department within 10 days of the date of cancellation.(2) The department, at the written request of the licensee, may place her or his license in inactive status. A license may remain inactive for a period of 3 years, at the end of which time, if the license has not been renewed, it shall be automatically canceled. If the license expires during the inactive period, the licensee shall be required to pay license fees and, if applicable, show proof of insurance or proof of firearms training before the license can be made active. No late fees shall apply when a license is in inactive status.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 532, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 493.6116 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6116 - Sponsorship of interns.

493.6116 Sponsorship of interns.—(1) Only licensees may sponsor interns. A Class “C,” Class “M,” or Class “MA” licensee may sponsor a Class “CC” private investigator intern; a Class “E” or Class “MR” licensee may sponsor a Class “EE” recovery agent intern.(2) An internship may not commence until the sponsor has submitted to the department the notice of intent to sponsor. Such notice shall be on a form provided by the department.(3) Internship is intended to serve as a learning process. Sponsors shall assume a training status by providing direction and control of interns. Sponsors shall not allow interns to operate independently of such direction and control or require interns to perform activities that do not enhance the intern’s qualification for licensure. Interns must perform regulated duties within the boundaries of this state during the period of internship.(4) No sponsor may sponsor more than six interns at the same time.(5) A sponsor shall certify a biannual progress report on each intern and shall certify completion or termination of an internship to the department within 15 days after such completion or termination. The report must be made on a form provided by the department and must include at a minimum:(a) The inclusive dates of the internship.(b) A narrative part explaining the primary duties, types of experiences gained, and the scope of training received.(c) An evaluation of the performance of the intern and a recommendation regarding future licensure.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 94-172; s. 68, ch. 95-144; s. 4, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 493.6117 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6117 - Division of Licensing Trust Fund.

493.6117 Division of Licensing Trust Fund.—There is created within the Division of Licensing of the department a Division of Licensing Trust Fund. All moneys required to be paid under this chapter shall be collected by the department and deposited in the trust fund. The Division of Licensing Trust Fund shall be subject to the service charge imposed pursuant to chapter 215. The Legislature shall appropriate from the fund such amounts as it deems necessary for the purpose of administering the provisions of this chapter. The unencumbered balance in the trust fund at the beginning of the year shall not exceed $100,000, and any excess shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund unallocated.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 493.6119 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6119 - Divulging investigative information; false reports prohibited.

493.6119 Divulging investigative information; false reports prohibited.—(1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or other law, no licensee, or any employee of a licensee or licensed agency shall divulge or release to anyone other than her or his client or employer the contents of an investigative file acquired in the course of licensed investigative activity. However, the prohibition of this section shall not apply when the client for whom the information was acquired, or the client’s lawful representative, has alleged a violation of this chapter by the licensee, licensed agency, or any employee, or when the prior written consent of the client to divulge or release such information has been obtained.(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny access to any business or operational records, except as specified in subsection (1), by an authorized representative of the department engaged in an official investigation, inspection, or inquiry pursuant to the regulatory duty and investigative authority of this chapter.(3) Any licensee or employee of a licensee or licensed agency who, in reliance on subsection (1), denies access to an investigative file to an authorized representative of the department shall state such denial in writing within 2 working days of the request for access. Such statement of denial shall include the following:(a) That the information requested was obtained by a licensed private investigator on behalf of a client; and(b) That the client has been advised of the request and has denied permission to grant access; or(c) That the present whereabouts of the client is unknown or attempts to contact the client have been unsuccessful but, in the opinion of the person denying access, review of the investigative file under conditions specified by the department would be contrary to the interests of the client; or(d) That the requested investigative file will be provided pursuant to a subpoena issued by the department.(4) No licensee or any employer or employee of a licensee or licensed agency shall willfully make a false statement or report to her or his client or employer or an authorized representative of the department concerning information acquired in the course of activities regulated by this chapter.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 535, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 493.6122 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6122 - Information about licensees; confidentiality.

493.6122 Information about licensees; confidentiality.—The residence telephone number and residence address of any Class “C,” Class “CC,” Class “E,” or Class “EE” licensee maintained by the department is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), except that the department may provide this information to local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. When the residence telephone number or residence address of such licensee is, or appears to be, the business telephone number or business address, this information shall be public record.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 18, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 327, ch. 96-406.
FL Stat § 493.6123 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6123 - Publication to industry.

493.6123 Publication to industry.—(1) The department shall have the authority to periodically, through the publication of a newsletter, advise its licensees of information that the department or the advisory council determines is of interest to the industry. Additionally, this newsletter shall contain the name and locality of any licensed or unlicensed person or agency against which the department has filed a final order relative to an administrative complaint and shall contain the final disposition. This newsletter shall be published not less than two or more than four times annually.(2) The department shall develop and make available to each Class “C,” Class “D,” and Class “E” licensee and all interns a pamphlet detailing in plain language the legal authority, rights, and obligations of his or her class of licensure. Within the pamphlet, the department should endeavor to present situations that the licensee may be expected to commonly encounter in the course of doing business pursuant to his or her specific license, and provide to the licensee information on his or her legal options, authority, limits to authority, and obligations. The department shall supplement this with citations to statutes and legal decisions, as well as a selected bibliography that would direct the licensee to materials the study of which would enhance his or her professionalism. The department shall provide a single copy of the appropriate pamphlet without charge to each individual to whom a license is issued, but may charge for additional copies to recover its publication costs. The pamphlet shall be updated every 2 years as necessary to reflect rule or statutory changes, or court decisions. Intervening changes to the regulatory situation shall be noticed in the industry newsletter issued pursuant to subsection (1).History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 537, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 493.6124 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6124 - Use of state seal; prohibited.

493.6124 Use of state seal; prohibited.—No person or licensee shall use any facsimile reproduction or pictorial portion of the Great Seal of the State of Florida on any badge, credentials, identification card, or other means of identification used in connection with any activities regulated under this chapter.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 493.6125 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6125 - Maintenance of information concerning administrative complaints and disciplinary actions.

493.6125 Maintenance of information concerning administrative complaints and disciplinary actions.—The department shall maintain statistics and relevant information, by profession, for private investigators, recovery agents, and private security officers which details:(1) The number of complaints received and investigated.(2) The number of complaints initiated and investigated by the department.(3) The disposition of each complaint.(4) The number of administrative complaints filed by the department.(5) The disposition of all administrative complaints.(6) A description of all disciplinary actions taken by profession.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 94-172; s. 49, ch. 95-196.
FL Stat § 493.6126 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6126 - Saving clauses.

493.6126 Saving clauses.—(1) No judicial or administrative proceeding pending on October 1, 1990, shall be abated as a result of the repeal and reenactment of this chapter.(2) All licenses valid on October 1, 1990, shall remain in full force and effect until expiration or revocation by the department. Henceforth, all licenses shall be applied for and renewed in accordance with this chapter.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 493.6201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part II - Private Investigative Services (Ss. 493.6201-493.6203)|493.6201 - Classes of licenses.

493.6201 Classes of licenses.—(1) Any person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation which engages in business as a private investigative agency shall have a Class “A” license. A Class “A” license is valid for only one location.(2) Each branch office of a Class “A” agency shall have a Class “AA” license. Where a person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation holds both a Class “A” and Class “B” license, each additional or branch office shall have a Class “AB” license.(3) Any individual who performs the services of a manager for a:(a) Class “A” private investigative agency or Class “AA” branch office shall have a Class “MA” license. A Class “C” or Class “M” licensee may be designated as the manager, in which case the Class “MA” license is not required.(b) Class “A” and “B” agency or a Class “AB” branch office shall have a Class “M” license.(4) Class “C” or Class “CC” licensees shall own or be an employee of a Class “A” agency, a Class “A” and Class “B” agency, or a branch office. This does not include those who are exempt under s. 493.6102, but who possess a Class “C” license solely for the purpose of holding a Class “G” license.(5) Any individual who performs the services of a private investigator shall have a Class “C” license.(6) Any individual who performs private investigative work as an intern under the direction and control of a designated, sponsoring Class “C” licensee or a designated, sponsoring Class “MA” or Class “M” licensee must have a Class “CC” license.(7) Only Class “M,” Class “MA,” Class “C,” or Class “CC” licensees are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm shall also have a Class “G” license.(8) A Class “C” or Class “CC” licensee may perform bodyguard services without obtaining a Class “D” license.History.—ss. 3, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 94-172; s. 70, ch. 95-144; s. 8, ch. 97-248.
FL Stat § 493.6202 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part II - Private Investigative Services (Ss. 493.6201-493.6203)|493.6202 - Fees.

493.6202 Fees.—(1) The department shall establish by rule examination and license fees, not to exceed the following:(a) Class “A” license—private investigative agency: $450.(b) Class “AA” or “AB” license—branch office: $125.(c) Class “MA” license—private investigative agency manager: $75.(d) Class “C” license—private investigator: $75.(e) Class “CC” license—private investigator intern: $60.(2) The department may establish by rule a fee for the replacement or revision of a license, which fee shall not exceed $30.(3) The fees set forth in this section must be paid by check or money order or, at the discretion of the department, by electronic funds transfer at the time the application is approved, except that the applicant for a Class “G,” Class “C,” Class “CC,” Class “M,” or Class “MA” license must pay the license fee at the time the application is made. If a license is revoked or denied or if the application is withdrawn, the license fee is nonrefundable.(4) The initial license fee for a veteran, as defined in s. 1.01, shall be waived if he or she applies for a Class “C,” Class “CC,” or Class “MA” license within 24 months after being discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. An eligible veteran must include a copy of his or her DD Form 214, as issued by the United States Department of Defense, or another acceptable form of identification as specified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with his or her application in order to obtain a waiver.History.—ss. 3, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 94-172; s. 11, ch. 2011-205; s. 8, ch. 2016-166; s. 18, ch. 2017-85.
FL Stat § 493.6301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part III - Private Security Services (Ss. 493.6301-493.631)|493.6301 - Classes of licenses.

493.6301 Classes of licenses.—(1) Any person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation which engages in business as a security agency shall have a Class “B” license. A Class “B” license is valid for only one location.(2) Each branch office of a Class “B” agency shall have a Class “BB” license. Where a person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation holds both a Class “A” and Class “B” license, each branch office shall have a Class “AB” license.(3) Any individual who performs the services of a manager for a:(a) Class “B” security agency or Class “BB” branch office shall have a Class “MB” license. A Class “M” licensee, or a Class “D” licensee who has been so licensed for a minimum of 2 years, may be designated as the manager, in which case the Class “MB” license is not required.(b) Class “A” and Class “B” agency or a Class “AB” branch office shall have a Class “M” license.(4) A Class “D” licensee shall own or be an employee of a Class “B” security agency or branch office. This does not include those individuals who are exempt under s. 493.6102(4) but who possess a Class “D” license solely for the purpose of holding a Class “G” license.(5) Any individual who performs the services of a security officer shall have a Class “D” license. However, a Class “C” licensee or a Class “CC” licensee may perform bodyguard services without a Class “D” license.(6) Only Class “M,” Class “MB,” or Class “D” licensees are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm shall also have a Class “G” license.(7) Any person who operates a security officer school or training facility must have a Class “DS” license.(8) Any individual who teaches or instructs at a Class “DS” security officer school or training facility must have a Class “DI” license.History.—ss. 4, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 10, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 13, ch. 94-172; s. 71, ch. 95-144; s. 7, ch. 96-407; s. 9, ch. 97-248.
FL Stat § 493.6302 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part III - Private Security Services (Ss. 493.6301-493.631)|493.6302 - Fees.

493.6302 Fees.—(1) The department shall establish by rule license fees, not to exceed the following:(a) Class “B” license—security agency: $450.(b) Class “BB” or Class “AB” license—branch office: $125.(c) Class “MB” license—security agency manager: $75.(d) Class “D” license—security officer: $45.(e) Class “DS” license—security officer school or training facility: $60.(f) Class “DI” license—security officer school or training facility instructor: $60.(2) The department may establish by rule a fee for the replacement or revision of a license, which fee shall not exceed $30.(3) The fees set forth in this section must be paid by check or money order or, at the discretion of the department, by electronic funds transfer at the time the application is approved, except that the applicant for a Class “D,” Class “G,” Class “M,” or Class “MB” license must pay the license fee at the time the application is made. If a license is revoked or denied or if the application is withdrawn, the license fee is nonrefundable.(4) The initial license fee for a veteran, as defined in s. 1.01, shall be waived if he or she applies for a Class “D,” Class “DI,” or Class “MB” license within 24 months after being discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. An eligible veteran must include a copy of his or her DD Form 214, as issued by the United States Department of Defense, or another acceptable form of identification as specified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with his or her application in order to obtain a waiver.History.—ss. 4, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 94-172; s. 13, ch. 2011-205; s. 9, ch. 2016-166; s. 20, ch. 2017-85.
FL Stat § 493.6303 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part III - Private Security Services (Ss. 493.6301-493.631)|493.6303 - License requirements.

493.6303 License requirements.—In addition to the license requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter, each individual or agency must comply with the following additional requirements:(1) Each agency or branch office shall designate a minimum of one appropriately licensed individual to act as manager, directing the activities of the Class “D” employees.(2) An applicant for a Class “MB” license shall have 2 years of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience, or training in:(a) Security work or related fields of work that provided equivalent experience or training;(b) Experience described in paragraph (a) for 1 year and experience described in paragraph (c) for 1 year;(c) No more than 1 year using:1. Either college coursework related to criminal justice, criminology, or law enforcement administration; or2. Successfully completed law enforcement-related training received from any federal, state, county, or municipal agency; or(d) Experience described in paragraph (a) for 1 year and work in a managerial or supervisory capacity for 1 year.(3) An applicant for a Class “M” license shall qualify for licensure as a Class “MA” manager as outlined under s. 493.6203(2) and as a Class “MB” manager as outlined under subsection (2).(4)(a) An applicant for a Class “D” license must submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by the department. The department shall by rule establish the general content and number of hours of each subject area to be taught.(b) Upon reapplication for a license, an individual whose license has been expired for 1 year or more is considered an initial applicant and must submit proof of successful completion of 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by the department as provided in paragraph (a) before a license is issued.(5) An applicant for a Class “G” license shall satisfy the firearms training outlined in s. 493.6115.History.—ss. 4, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 11, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 94-172; s. 3, ch. 2006-165; s. 14, ch. 2011-205; s. 21, ch. 2017-85.