The Board may reprimand, fine, probate, suspend, revoke or otherwise discipline a private investigator upon proof that the person: (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license by: (a) Filing false, forged or altered documents or credentials, including required continuing education documentation.(b) Misrepresenting or falsifying facts in applying for original licensure, renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of license.(c) Having another person appear for a licensing or certification examination.(2) Has been convicted of a felony offense.(3) Has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of no contest, nolo contendere, nolo contender, or has entered a plea of guilt, regardless of court disposition (including adjudication withheld), to a charged criminal act involving moral turpitude or gross immorality that would tend to bring reproach upon the private investigator profession. Such criminal acts include, but are not limited to, offenses involving drugs, theft, lewdness, sexual misconduct, abuse, violence, fraud, or any other conduct deemed detrimental to the public's health, safety or welfare.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-6-.03
New Rule: Filed March 7, 2014; effective April 11, 2014.Author: The Alabama Private Investigation Board
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-25B-1 through 34-25B-29.