SECTIONS 7580-7580.14 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 7580-7580.14

7580. This chapter may be cited as the Private Security Services
Act.

7580.1. As used in this chapter, "director" means the Director of
Consumer Affairs, unless the context indicates otherwise.

7580.2. The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of
this chapter.

7580.3. As used in this chapter, "person" includes any individual,
firm, company, association, organization, partnership, and
corporation.

7580.4. As used in this chapter, "bureau" means the Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services.

7580.5. As used in this chapter, "chief" means the Chief of the
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

7580.6. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means a person licensed
under this chapter and includes, but is not limited to, private
patrol operator and armored contract carrier.

7580.7. As used in this chapter, "manager" means the individual
under whose direction, control, charge, or management the business of
a licensee is operated.

7580.8. 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.

7580.9. 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.

7580.10. 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.

7580.11. As used in this chapter, "firearm permit" includes
"firearms permit," "firearms qualification card," "firearms
qualification," and "firearms qualification permit."

7580.12. 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.

7580.13. 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.

7580.14. 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.