HB 1693 -- Private Investigators

Sponsor:  Wasson

This bill establishes the Board of Private Investigator Examiners
within the Division of Professional Registration.  No person can
provide private investigative services without first being
licensed.  The bill specifies the membership and duties of the
board; exemptions from licensure; requirements for application
and licensure; proof of liability insurance; training and written
examinations; fees; background checks on applicants; the appeal
process for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses;
types and terms of licenses; and the procedure for applicants
seeking reciprocity.  Licensees are allowed to disclose to the
board, any law enforcement agency, a prosecutor, or the
licensee's own representative any information regarding a
criminal offense or to instruct their clients to do so if they
are victims of a criminal act.  Licensees are prohibited from
making false reports, presenting themselves as a state or federal
officer, or manufacturing false evidence.  Certain identifying
evidence must be filed with the board by licensees.  Private
investigators or investigator agencies are required to maintain
complete records of business transactions.  Records may be
confidentially examined by the board under certain circumstances.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am