Subdivision 1.Basis for action.

The board may revoke or suspend or refuse to issue or reissue a private detective or protective agent license if:

(1) the license holder violates a provision of sections 326.32 to 326.339 or a rule adopted under those sections;

(2) the license holder has engaged in fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation while in the business of private detective or protective agent;

(3) the license holder has made a false statement in an application submitted to the board or in a document required to be submitted to the board;

(4) the license holder violates an order of the board; or

(5) the individual or entity previously operated without a license.

Subd. 2.Hearing required.

The board may impose the following penalties only after a contested case hearing under chapter 14:

(1) revoke or suspend a private detective or protective agent license; or

(2) impose an administrative penalty in excess of $500.