§ 17-40-207 - Powers and duties. - Arkansas Statutes

17-40-207. Powers and duties.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To determine the qualifications of licensees, registrants, and commissioned security officers as provided in this chapter;

(2) To investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter and of any rules and regulations adopted by the board;

(3) To promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in the manner provided by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq.; and

(4) To establish and enforce standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed, registered, and commissioned under the provisions of this chapter, including authority to adopt a rule to prohibit such persons from using any metallic insignia or identification badge.

(b) In the conduct of any investigation conducted under the provisions of this chapter, the board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents. The officer conducting a hearing may administer oaths and may require testimony or evidence to be given under oath.