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UT Code § 53-9-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 103 - Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking.

 Effective 5/13/2014  53-9-103. Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking.    (1) The commissioner shall administer this chapter.     (2)   (a) The bureau, acting at the direction of the commissioner, shall issue a private investigator license to an applicant whom the board finds meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter.     (b) The bureau shall issue a license to an apprentice applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter within five business days of receipt of the application.     (c) The bureau shall notify each licensee under this chapter when a licensee's license is due for renewal in accordance with procedures established by rule.       (3)   (a) The bureau shall keep records of:   (i) all applications for licenses under this chapter; and     (ii) all bonds and proof of certificates of liability and workers' compensation insurance required to be filed.       (b) The records shall include statements as to whether a license or renewal license has been issued for each application.       (4) If a license is revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or if a licensee is placed on probation, the date of filing the order for revocation, suspension, cancellation, denial, or probation shall be included in the records.     (5) The bureau shall maintain:   (a) a list of all licensees whose license has been revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or canceled; and     (b) a written record of complaints filed against licensees.       (6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commissioner may make rules governing the administration of the provisions of this chapter.    Amended by Chapter 378, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 104 - Board -- Creation-- Qualifications -- Appointments -- Terms -- Immunity.

53-9-104. Board -- Creation-- Qualifications -- Appointments -- Terms -- Immunity.    (1) There is established a Private Investigator Hearing and Licensure Board consisting of five members appointed by the commissioner.     (2) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state at the time of appointment.   (a) Two members shall be qualifying parties who are licensed as provided in this chapter.     (b) One member shall be a supervisory investigator from the commissioner's office.     (c) One member shall be a chief of police or sheriff.     (d) One member shall be a public member who shall not have a financial interest in a private investigative agency and shall not have an immediate family member or a household member or friend who is licensed or registered under this chapter.       (3)   (a) Each member of the board shall serve four-year staggered terms beginning and ending on January 1.     (b) Notwithstanding the term requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the commissioner may adjust the length of terms to ensure the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately one member of the board is appointed every year.       (4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (5) At its first meeting every year, the board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary from its membership.     (6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (7) A member shall not serve more than one term, except that a member appointed to fill a vacancy or appointed for an initial term of less than four years may be reappointed for one full term.     (8) The commissioner, after a board hearing and recommendation, may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty.     (9) Members of the board are immune from suit with respect to all acts done and actions taken in good faith in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.    Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 105 - Powers and duties of the board.

53-9-105. Powers and duties of the board.    (1) The board shall:   (a) review applications for licenses and renewals of licenses for private investigators and approve or deny the applications;     (b) upon receiving a timely filed petition, review within a reasonable time the denial, suspension, or revocation of a private investigator license; and     (c) review all complaints and make recommendations to the commissioner regarding disciplinary action.       (2) The board may take and hear evidence, administer oaths and affirmations, and compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, documents, and other information relating to a formal complaint against or bureau investigation of a private investigator.    Amended by Chapter 432, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-106 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 106 - Meetings -- Hearings.

53-9-106. Meetings -- Hearings.    (1) The board shall meet quarterly, unless the board has no business to conduct during that quarter, and shall also meet at the call of the chair.     (2) A quorum consists of three members.     (3) If a member has three unexcused absences within a 12-month period, the board may hold a hearing to determine if that board member should be released from board duties.    Amended by Chapter 330, 2003 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-107 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 107 - Classification of licenses -- License required to act.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53-9-107. Classification of licenses -- License required to act.    (1) Every person applying for a license under this chapter shall indicate on the application which of the following licenses the applicant is applying for:   (a) an agency license shall be issued to an applicant who meets the agency requirements of Sections 53-9-108 and 53-9-109;     (b) a registrant license shall be issued to an applicant who meets the registrant requirements of Sections 53-9-108 and 53-9-110; or     (c) an apprentice license shall be issued to an applicant who meets the apprentice requirements of Sections 53-9-108 and 53-9-110.       (2) Unless licensed under this chapter, a person may not:   (a) act or assume to act as, or represent himself to be:   (i) a licensee; or     (ii) a private investigator or private detective as defined in Section 53-9-102 or conduct any investigation as described in the definition of private investigator or private detective; or       (b) falsely represent to be employed by or for an independent contractor for an agency.       (3) A licensed registrant, as defined in Section 53-9-102, may only work as an employee of, or as an independent contractor for, an agency licensed under this chapter, and may not:   (a) advertise the licensed registrant's services or conduct investigations for the general public; or     (b) employ other private investigators or hire them as independent contractors.       (4)   (a) A licensed apprentice, as defined in Section 53-9-102, may only work under the direct supervision and guidance of an agency licensed under this chapter, and may not:   (i) advertise the licensed apprentice's services or conduct investigations for the general public;     (ii) employ other private investigators; or     (iii) obtain information from the Utah State Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division or Driver License Division within the Department of Public Safety, except the apprentice may utilize information from these agencies for a legitimate business need and under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed agency.       (b) A registrant or apprentice whose license has been suspended or revoked shall immediately notify the agency which supervises the registrant or apprentice of the action.      Amended by Chapter 211, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 109 - Application for agency license -- Liability insurance -- Workers' compensation.

53-9-109. Application for agency license -- Liability insurance -- Workers' compensation.    (1) Every application for an agency license to engage in the private investigative business shall provide to the bureau:   (a) the full name and business address of the applicant;     (b) one passport-size color photograph of the applicant;     (c) the name under which the applicant intends to do business;     (d) a statement that the applicant intends to engage in the private investigative business;     (e) a verified statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as provided in Section 53-9-108; and     (f) the fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.       (2) Before the issuance or renewal of an agency license, the applicant shall provide to the bureau:   (a) a certificate of liability insurance; and     (b) a certificate of workers' compensation insurance, if applicable.       (3) The liability insurance required by this section shall:   (a) protect against liability to third persons;     (b) contain a limit of liability in an amount of not less than $500,000;     (c) be continuous in form and run concurrently with the license period; and     (d) provide for notice to the bureau in the event of cancellation of the liability insurance.       (4)   (a) The bureau shall cancel a license when it receives notice from the insurer that liability insurance required under Subsection (2) has expired or been canceled.     (b) The licensee shall be notified by the bureau when a license has been cancelled under this Subsection (4).     (c) The license may be reinstated when the licensee:   (i) files proof of liability insurance for the remainder of the license period; and     (ii) pays the reinstatement fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.        Amended by Chapter 432, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-110 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 110 - Application for registrant or apprentice license.

 Effective 5/12/2015  53-9-110. Application for registrant or apprentice license.    (1) Every application for a registrant or apprentice license shall provide to the bureau:   (a) the full name and address of the applicant;     (b) one passport-size color photograph of the applicant;     (c) the name of the licensed agency for which the applicant will be an employee, apprentice, or contract registrant, if applicable;     (d) authorization of the licensed agency or its designee to employ the apprentice or contract with the registrant, if applicable;     (e) a verified statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as provided in Section 53-9-108; and     (f) the fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.       (2) An application for a registrant or apprentice license or renewal shall be accompanied by a surety bond in the amount of $10,000.     (3) The surety bond required by this section shall:   (a) be in effect throughout the entire licensing period; and     (b) provide that the issuer of the surety bond will notify the bureau if the bond is cancelled or expired.       (4)   (a) The bureau shall cancel a license when it receives notice from the insurer that the bond required in Subsection (2) has expired or been cancelled.     (b) The licensee shall be notified by the bureau when a license has been cancelled under this Subsection (4).     (c) The license may be reinstated when the licensee:   (i) files proof of a bond for the remainder of the license period; and     (ii) pays the reinstatement fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.        Amended by Chapter 170, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-111 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 111 - License and registration fees -- Deposit in General Fund.

 Effective 6/29/2020  53-9-111. License and registration fees -- Deposit in General Fund.    (1) Fees for individual and agency licensure and renewal shall be in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.     (2)   (a) The bureau may renew a license granted under this chapter upon receipt of:   (i) a renewal application on forms as prescribed by the bureau; and     (ii) the fees prescribed in Subsection (1).       (b)   (i) The renewal of a license requires the filing of all certificates of insurance or proof of surety bond as required by this chapter.     (ii) Renewal of a license may not be granted more than 180 days after expiration.       (c) A licensee may not engage in activity subject to this chapter during the period between the date of expiration of the license and the renewal of the license.       (3)   (a) The bureau shall renew a suspended license if:   (i) the period of suspension has been completed;     (ii) the bureau has received a renewal application from the applicant on forms prescribed by the bureau; and     (iii) the applicant has:   (A) filed all certificates of insurance or proof of surety bond as required by this chapter; and     (B) paid the fees required by this section for renewal, including a delinquency fee if the application is not received by the bureau within 30 days of the termination of the suspension.         (b) Renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in activity regulated by this chapter, or in other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.       (4) The bureau may not reinstate a revoked license or accept an application for a license from a person whose license has been revoked for at least one year from the date of revocation.     (5) All fees, except the fingerprint processing fee, collected by the bureau under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.    Amended by Chapter 18, 2020 Special Session 5
UT Code § 53-9-112 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 112 - Issuance of license and identification card to applicant -- License period -- Expiration of application -- Transfer of license prohibited.

53-9-112. Issuance of license and identification card to applicant -- License period -- Expiration of application -- Transfer of license prohibited.    (1) The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant who complies with the provisions of this chapter. Each license issued under this chapter shall:   (a) contain the name and address of the licensee and the number of the license, its agency, registrant, or apprentice license designation; and     (b) be issued for a period of two years.       (2) On the issuance of a license, an identification card shall:   (a) be issued without charge to the licensee; and     (b) state on its face whether the bearer holds an agency, registrant, or apprentice license.       (3)   (a) A registrant identification card shall state that the licensee is under the direction of a licensed agency and may not do investigative work independently for the public.     (b) An apprentice identification card shall state that the licensee is under the direct supervision of a licensed agency and may not do investigative work independently for the public.       (4) Upon request by any person, the licensee shall immediately identify the name, business address, and phone number of the licensed agency for which the licensee is an employee or independent contractor.     (5)   (a) On notification by the commissioner to an applicant that the license is not complete, or is not ready for issuance pending additional information, the applicant shall complete the application process and provide the additional information within 90 days.     (b) Failure to complete the process shall result in the application being cancelled and all fees forfeited.     (c) Subsequent application by the same applicant requires the payment of all application and license fees prescribed in Section 53-9-111.       (6) A licensee shall notify the commissioner of any change in the name or address of his business within 60 days of the change and failure to so notify will result in the automatic suspension of the license. To relieve the suspension, the licensee must apply for reinstatement and pay the fee prescribed in Section 53-9-111.     (7) A license issued under this chapter is not transferable or assignable.    Amended by Chapter 212, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-113 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 113 - Grounds for denial of a license -- Appeal.

53-9-113. Grounds for denial of a license -- Appeal.    (1) The board may deny a license or the renewal of a license if the applicant has:   (a) committed an act that, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for probation, suspension, or revocation of a license under this chapter;     (b) employed or contracted with a person who has been refused a license under this chapter or who has had a license revoked;     (c) while not licensed under this chapter, committed, or aided and abetted the commission of, any act for which a license is required by this chapter; or     (d) knowingly made a material misstatement in connection with an application for a license or renewal of a license.       (2)   (a) The board's denial of a license under this chapter shall:   (i) be in writing;     (ii) describe the basis for the denial; and     (iii) inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a hearing to contest the denial, the applicant shall submit a request in writing to the board within 30 days after the denial has been sent by certified mail to the applicant.       (b) The board shall schedule a hearing on the denial for the next board meeting after the applicant's request for a hearing has been received by the board.       (3) The decision of the board may be appealed to the commissioner, who may:   (a) return the case to the board for reconsideration;     (b) modify the board's decision; or     (c) reverse the board's decision.       (4) The commissioner shall promptly issue a final order and send the order by mail to the applicant.     (5) Decisions of the commissioner are subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 63G-4-402.    Amended by Chapter 432, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-115 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 115 - Business name and address -- Posting of license -- Advertising.

53-9-115. Business name and address -- Posting of license -- Advertising.    (1)   (a) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a licensee may conduct an investigative business under a name other than the licensee's by:   (i) complying with the requirements of Title 42, Chapter 2, Conducting Business Under Assumed Name; and     (ii) providing a copy of the filed certificate to the commissioner.       (b) Failure to comply with Subsection (1)(a) shall result in the suspension of the license.       (2) Each licensee shall have at least one physical location from which the normal business of the agency is conducted. The address of this location shall be on file with the commissioner at all times and is not a public record pursuant to Subsection 63G-2-301(2)(b)(ii).     (3) The license certificate issued by the commissioner shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee.     (4) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a licensee may solicit business through any accepted form of advertising.   (a) Any advertisement shall contain the licensee's name and license number as it appears on the license certificate.     (b) A licensee may not use false, deceptive, or misleading advertising.      Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-116 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 116 - Divulging investigative information -- False reports prohibited.

53-9-116. Divulging investigative information -- False reports prohibited.    (1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a licensee may not divulge or release to anyone other than his client or employer the contents of an investigative file acquired in the course of licensed investigative activity. However, the board shall have access to investigative files if the client for whom the information was acquired, or his lawful representative, alleges a violation of this chapter by the licensee or if the prior written consent of the client to divulge or release the information has been obtained.     (2) A licensee may not willfully make a false statement or report to a client, employer, the board, or any authorized representative of the department, concerning information acquired in the course of activities regulated by this chapter.     (3) The licensee shall submit investigative reports to a client at times and in the manner agreed upon between the licensee and the client.     (4) Upon demand by the client, the licensee shall divulge to the client the results of an investigation if payment in full has been tendered for the charges levied.     (5) The licensee has full right to withdraw from any case and refund any portion of a retainer for which investigative work has not been completed.    Amended by Chapter 212, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-119 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 119 - Violation -- Penalty.

53-9-119. Violation -- Penalty.  Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  Amended by Chapter 212, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 53-9-121 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 9 - Private Investigator Regulation Act|Section 121 - Limited-use license.

53-9-121. Limited-use license.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Legislative body" means:   (i) the Legislature;     (ii) the Utah House of Representatives;     (iii) the Utah Senate;     (iv) a special investigative committee; or     (v) a staff office of the Legislature.       (b) "Special investigative committee" is as defined in Subsection 36-12-9(1).       (2) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a person is qualified to receive a limited-use license if the person:   (a) is licensed, in good standing, by another state, district, or territory of the United States to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective; and     (b) is retained by a legislative body to provide the services of a private investigator or private detective for:   (i) a special investigative committee; or     (ii) a purpose relating to impeachment.         (3) A person holding a limited-use license may only provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b).     (4) The bureau shall issue a limited-use license to a person within five days after the day on which the bureau receives notice from a legislative body that:   (a) the person meets the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); and     (b) the legislative body has retained the person to provide the services described in Subsection (2)(b).       (5) The bureau may not:   (a) impose a qualification for the receipt of a limited-use license other than the qualifications described in Subsection (2)(a); or     (b) charge a fee to issue a limited-use license.       (6) A limited-use license expires when the person to whom it is issued is no longer retained by a legislative body to provide a service described in Subsection (2)(b).    Enacted by Chapter 3, 2013 Special Session 1Enacted by Chapter 3, 2013 Special Session 1