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32 ME Rev Stat § 8114-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|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 of complaints. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   The chief shall notify the licensee of the content of the complaint filed against the licensee as soon as possible, but not less than 60 days after receipt of the information. The licensee shall respond within 30 days. If the chief determines that a violation took place but was not of a serious nature, the chief may issue a written warning to the licensee. A copy of the warning and licensee's response to the complaint must be placed in the licensee's permanent file.   The licensee may, within 30 days of receipt of a warning, file a request for a hearing. Upon receipt of the request, the chief shall set aside the written warning and set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).] 2.  Hearing.  If an investigation under subsection 1 reveals evidence supporting the complaint, the chief shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act before suspending or revoking a license or imposing probationary or supervisory conditions or a fine.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).] 3.  Aggrieved by disciplinary action.  A licensee aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the chief may bring an appeal in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).] 4.  Voluntary compliance.  At any time during the investigative or hearing process under this section, the chief may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance from the licensee if the assurance effectively deals with the complaint.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|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 present a badge that suggests, or that would reasonably cause another person to believe, that the licensed professional investigator or investigative assistant is a sworn peace officer of this State, any political subdivision of this State, any other state or the Federal Government.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8116 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|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 subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the chief, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the witness in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).] 3.  Rules.  The chief with the advice of the board may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules regarding standards of acceptable professional conduct and training requirements for and sponsorship of investigative assistants. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8117 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|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 $600, of which $200 must be submitted with the application and $400 must be submitted upon issuance of the license.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).] 2.  Expiration.  If a previously issued license has expired and not been renewed within a period of 60 days, the application must be considered the original application and the same fees and all requirements of an original application apply.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).] 3.  Expenses.  The fees required under this chapter must be applied to the expense of administering this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §H2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 620, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8118 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|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 ME Rev Stat § 8119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8119. Severability clause

 §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 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED)

 §8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 602, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 360, §4 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8120-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8120-A. Handguns

 §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, §17 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 360, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 298, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §51 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency

 §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 law enforcement agency with which the professional investigator or investigative assistant is under contract.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §52 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 620, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §52 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8122. Proof of valid professional investigator's license

 §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 2011, c. 366, §53 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8123 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8123. Violation

 §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).
32 ME Rev Stat § 8124 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS|32 §8124. Confidential information

 §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 by law enforcement agencies or permitting authorities.   [PL 2015, c. 295, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 295, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9401. Short title

 §9401. Short title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Private Security Guards Act."   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9402. Purpose

 §9402. Purpose It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate any person engaging in the business of providing a private security guard or private security guards.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9404. License requirement; exceptions

 §9404. License requirement; exceptions 1.  No person may act as a security guard without first obtaining from the commissioner a license to be a contract security company.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 2.  This section does not apply to the following:   A. Any proprietary security organization or any employee thereof;   [PL 1987, c. 170, §6 (AMD).]B. Any person employed by a person possessing a valid license to be a contract security company;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]C. Any person possessing a valid contract security company license granted under any prior existing provision of law of this State, provided that upon expiration of that license the person shall be governed by this section.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 170, §6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9406. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed

 §9406. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed A person possessing, under the laws of this State, a valid license to be a contract security company on the effective date of this chapter shall, upon expiration of his license, application and payment of the required fee, be issued a contract security company license.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9407 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9407. Application for original license

 §9407. Application for original license 1.  Application; fee.  Applications for original licenses shall be made to the commissioner on forms prescribed by him with respect to the requirements of section 9405. The fee for a license application is $400, of which $100 must be submitted with the application and $300 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. If the previously issued license has expired and has not been renewed within a period of 60 days, the application shall be considered the original application and the same fees and all requirements of an original application shall apply.   [PL 1983, c. 221, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Who must subscribe and swear to the application.  Each application shall be subscribed and sworn to:   A. If the applicant is a partnership, by each partner;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]B. If the applicant is a corporation, by at least one principal corporate officer and, if different, by the agent of the corporation meeting the qualifications of section 9405, subsection 1‑A; or   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).]C. If the applicant is other than a partnership or corporation, by the natural person making the application.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A114 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9408 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9408. Renewal of license

 §9408. Renewal of license Each contract security company license shall be issued for a term of one year and is, unless revoked or suspended, renewable annually. The fee for a license renewal is $200, which is refundable upon denial of renewal.   [PL 1983, c. 221, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9409 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9409. Bonding requirement

 §9409. Bonding requirement 1.  Requirement.  The requirements for bonding are as follows.   A. A person licensed under this chapter shall give to the commissioner a bond in the sum of $10,000 if he is a resident, and in the sum of $50,000 if he is not a resident, of the State.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]B. For the purposes of this section, corporation is a resident if it is incorporated under the laws of this State. Any other person is a resident if the natural person who qualifies for the license resides in this State.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Form of bond.  Each bond shall be:   A. In a form prescribed by the commissioner;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]B. Executed by the licensee as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business as such in this State as surety; and   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]C. Conditioned upon the honest conduct of the licensee and the right of any person, including the officer of any aggrieved labor union or association, whether or not incorporated, injured by the intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent act of the licensee to bring, in his own name, an action on the bond.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9410 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9410. License transferability

 §9410. License transferability 1.  Transfer.  No license issued pursuant to this chapter may be assigned or transferred either by operation of law or otherwise.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Death of licensee.  If the license is held by an owner other than a corporation and the owner dies, becomes disabled or otherwise ceases to engage in the business, the successor, heir, devisee or personal representative of the owner may, within 60 days of the death, disablement or other termination of operation by the original licensee, apply for a license on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The transferee shall be subject to this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Filing.  For good cause, the commissioner may extend the period of filing the application required by subsection 2.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9411 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9411. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds (REPEALED)

 §9411. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 170, §13 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9411-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9411-A. Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation; reapplication

 §9411-A. Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation; reapplication 1.  Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation.  The commissioner may refuse to renew a license, after a hearing in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV. The District Court may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter. The commissioner may refuse to renew a license and the District Court may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds.   A. The application, any documents made a part of the application, any notice or any statement filed with the commissioner contained a material misstatement.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]B. The licensee becomes ineligible to hold a license under this chapter. Ineligibility is determined on the basis of the criteria contained in section 9405.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]C. The licensee fails to comply with the requirements of section 9405, subsection 1‑A, paragraph F, subparagraph (6).   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]D. The licensee has knowingly employed as a security guard, or has knowingly kept as an employee, any natural person who does not meet the requirements of section 9410‑A, subsection 1.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]E. The licensee fails to comply with the requirements of section 9410‑A, subsection 2, 3 or 4.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]F. The licensee fails to comply with any of the rules promulgated by the commissioner under this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]G. The licensee has knowingly encouraged or allowed any employee to violate section 9412, subsection 4, 5 or 6.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).] 2.  Reapplication.  No person, otherwise eligible, whose license the commissioner has refused to renew or who has had a license revoked, is eligible for reapplication until the expiration of 5 years from the date of refusal to renew or revocation.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9413 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9413. Change in the status of license

 §9413. Change in the status of license The licensee shall notify the commissioner within 30 days of any change in his qualifying agent, officers or directors or material change in the information previously furnished or required to be furnished to the commissioner or any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9414 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9414. Powers of the commissioner

 §9414. Powers of the commissioner 1.  Subpoenas.  In any investigation conducted by the commissioner under this chapter, the commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any fact in issue.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Contempt.  If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the commissioner, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on the witness an order requiring him to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant him to do so, punish the witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt all rules necessary to administer this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Expenses.  The fees required under this chapter shall be applied to the expense of administering this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9415 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9415. Application of Maine Administrative Procedure Act

 §9415. Application of Maine Administrative Procedure Act The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter I, shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9416 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9416. Firearms

 §9416. Firearms A person who acts as a security guard may, while he is in the performance of his duties in that capacity, carry a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle which is being used to provide armored car service or which is otherwise transporting things of value, provided that any weapon carried is not concealed.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).