§8103. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
1.
Commissioner.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §8 (RP).]
1-A.
Board.
"Board" means the Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators under section 8103‑A, as established under Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §9 (NEW).]
1-B.
Chief.
"Chief" means the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §10 (NEW).]
1-C.
Computer forensics.
"Computer forensics" means the use of digital forensic science that involves the examination of digital media to identify, preserve, recover and analyze information related to legal matters.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §11 (NEW).]
2.
Investigative assistant.
"Investigative assistant" means a person who acts as a professional investigator under the supervision of a licensed professional investigator in accordance with this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §12 (AMD).]
3.
Licensee.
"Licensee" means any person licensed under this chapter as a professional investigator or investigative assistant.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §13 (AMD).]
4.
Person.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, government agency or subdivision, or any employee or agent thereof.
[PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
4-A.
Private investigation.
"Private investigation" means for any consideration whatsoever, to agree to obtain, or to in fact obtain information with reference to any of the following:
A.
A crime or other act committed or threatened against the laws or government of the United States, any state or territory or any political subdivision of a state or territory;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
B.
The identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any person;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
C.
The cause of or responsibility for libels, fires, losses, accidents or damage or injury to persons or property;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
D.
The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
E.
Evidence to be used before a court, board, officer or investigative committee, including evidence derived through computer forensics; or
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
F.
The detection of surreptitiously installed devices designed for eavesdropping or observation, or both, for video and audio devices.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
5.
Professional investigator.
"Professional investigator" means any person who engages in or solicits business or accepts employment to conduct private investigations.
A.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
B.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
C.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
D.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
E.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 298, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §§8-15 (AMD).