Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 741-X-7-.05 - Reporting Requirements And Audit

(1) A private investigator shall:

(a) Provide a signed statement of affirmation, under penalty, of the degree of compliance with continuing education requirements for license renewal including but not limited to compliance with:

1. Earning the required number of contact hours of Board-approved or Board-recognized continuing education activities;

2. The designated earning period;

3. Content and acceptable activities, and

4. Any other requirements in these rules.

(b) Maintain individual continuing education records for three (3) years following the renewal date for which the contact hours were earned including but not limited to certificates, transcripts, or other documentation of attendance at continuing education activities to substantiate earned contact hours.

(c) Submit documented evidence of meeting continuing education requirements within thirty (30) days of the date a written request is mailed first class to the address of record of the private investigator.

(2) A private investigator who fails to comply with reporting requirements, requirements for audit, requests for documents, or submitting false, inaccurate, or incomplete evidence of meeting continuing education requirements shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.

(3) A private investigator who fails to provide evidence meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal shall not have the license renewed.

(4) Providers:

(a) A provider's compliance may be evaluated by participant evaluations, provider evaluation, random on-site visits, or an audit of the provider's reports and records by the Board or its designee.

(b) Audits of providers may be conducted upon written complaint by any individual for failure of a provider to meet criteria for approval. The provider shall submit requested documents within thirty (30) days of the date a written request is mailed. Failure to comply may result in sanctions by the Board.

(c) A self-evaluation report of compliance with standards shall be submitted to the Board according to Board guidelines as part of the application for continued approval.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.05

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.