HAR §16-97-28. Application for agency license; joint venture

(a) An application for private detective or guard agency license shall be accompanied by the required fee which shall not be refunded. (b) Each agency shall maintain a permanent place of business in the State of Hawaii which shall be under the direct management and control of a licensed principal detective or licensed principal guard. (c) Each agency branch office shall be required to have a responsible full-time manager. (d) A licensed private detective, guard, or agency may associate with another licensee by forming a joint venture. The joint venture shall apply for an agency license and shall file with the board a certified copy of the joint venture agreement. (e) A corporation, partnership, or joint venture shall be allowed not more than one private detective or guard agency license. (f) An applicant shall submit the required bond before a license is issued. [Eff 3/9/64; am and ren §16-97-28, 7/30/81; am and comp 2/18/86; comp 8/25/88; comp 10/23/00; am and comp 3/14/11] (Auth: HRS §463-3) (Imp: HRS §§463-3, 463-9) 97-16