SECTIONS 7512-7514 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 7512-7514

7512. This chapter may be cited as the Private Investigator Act.

7512.1. As used in this chapter, "director" means the Director of
Consumer Affairs, unless the context indicates otherwise.

7512.2. The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of
this chapter.

7512.3. As used in this chapter, "person" includes any individual,
firm, company, association, organization, partnership, and
corporation.

7512.4. As used in this chapter, "bureau" means the Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services.

7512.5. As used in this chapter, "chief" means the Chief of the
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

7512.6. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means a person licensed
under this chapter.

7512.7. As used in this chapter, "manager" means the individual
under whose direction, control, charge, or management the business of
a licensee is operated.

7512.10. As used in this chapter, "employer" means a person who
employs an individual for wages or salary, lists the individual on
the employer's payroll records, and withholds all legally required
deductions and contributions.

7512.11. As used in this chapter, "employee" means an individual
who works for an employer, is listed on the employer's payroll
records, and is under the employer's direction and control.

7512.12. As used in this chapter, "employer-employee" relationship
means a relationship in which an individual works for another, the
individual's name appears on the payroll records of the employer, and
the employee is under the direction and control of the employer.

7512.13. As used in this chapter, "firearm permit" includes
"firearms permit," "firearms qualification card," "firearms
qualification," and "firearms qualification permit."

7513. Every power and duty granted to or imposed upon the director
may be exercised by any other officer or employee of the Department
of Consumer Affairs authorized by the director, but the director
shall have the supervision of and the responsibility for all powers
and duties exercised by these officers and employees.

7513.5. The director may, in accordance with the State Civil
Service Act and subject to the provisions of Section 159.5, appoint
and fix the compensation of inspectors, investigators, and other
personnel as may be necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.

7514. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as entitling any
person to practice law in this state unless he or she is an active
member of the State Bar of California.