La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-205

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-205 - Application to be Approved as an Authorized Agency

A. An individual wishing to be approved as an authorized agency must submit an application to the bureau along with the following documents to prove the individual's qualifications.

1. The applicant must be currently licensed in the state of Louisiana as a private investigator or detective by the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners as evidenced by current and valid licensure issued by the board.

2. The applicant must not currently be charged by bill of information or under indictment for, or have been convicted of, any felony offense in this state or any other jurisdiction, and submit to a background investigation to determine such.

3. Proof of qualification to do business within the state of Louisiana as evidenced by a valid certificate of authority issued by the Secretary of State, and designation of an agent for service of process as required by law. If the applicant is operating as a sole proprietorship, a current valid occupational license will be accepted.

4. The applicant must execute a written agreement whereby she/he agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any and all information provided to it by the bureau pursuant to R.S. 40:1300.51 et seq., abide by all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to receipt and use of criminal history information, cooperate in any auditing procedure conducted by the bureau, and inform the bureau in writing of any known violations regarding the use of criminal history information she/he receives.

B. Upon receipt of a completed application for approval as an authorized agency, the bureau shall review the application and conduct whatever investigation it deems necessary to verify the information. Upon completion of this review, the bureau shall inform the applicant in writing of its approval or denial of the application.

C. Each authorized agency must maintain the eligibility requirements to be approved as an authorized agency. Each authorized agency shall notify the bureau in writing of a change in its qualification requirements within 15 days of the change. Failure to continue to maintain the eligibility requirements shall result in cancellation of approval as an authorized agency.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-205

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 25:876 (May 1999).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:575 et seq. and R.S. 40:1300.51 et seq.