32 §8103. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 89: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

§8103. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee.

[ 2001, c. 298, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Investigative Assistant. "Investigative assistant" means a person who acts as a private investigator under the direct supervision of a licensed private investigator in accordance with this chapter.

[ 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Licensee. "Licensee" means any person licensed under this chapter as a private investigator.

[ 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW) .]

4. Person. "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, government agency or subdivision, or any employee or agent thereof.

[ 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW) .]

5. Private investigator. "Private investigator" means any person who, for any consideration whatsoever, engages in or solicits business or accepts employment to furnish, or agrees to make or makes any investigation to obtain, information with reference to any of the following:

A. Any crime or other act committed or threatened against the laws or government of the United States, any state or territory, or any political subdivision thereof; [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

B. The identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any person; [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

C. Libels, fires, losses, accidents, or damage or injury to persons or property; [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

D. The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property; or [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

E. Evidence to be used before any court, board, officer or investigative committee. [1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

[ 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). 2001, c. 298, §1 (AMD).