(1)  The commissioner shall administer this chapter.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-9-103

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of public safety appointed under Section 53-1-107. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(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(a)  a list of all licensees whose license has been revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or canceled; and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