§ 30-1231. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Private detective business means engaging in the business of or accepting employment to obtain or furnish information with reference to:

(1)

Crime or wrongs done or threatened against the United States or any state or territory thereof;

(2)

The identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation or character of any person;

(3)

The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;

(4)

The cause of or responsibility for fines, libels, losses, accidents, damage or injury to persons or property; or

(5)

The securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, office or investigating committee.

The term "private detective business" includes persons employed exclusively and regularly by only one employer in connection with the affairs of such employer only and where there exists an employer-employee relationship, unless the employer is in the detective business.

Private security business means engaging in the business or accepting employment as a private patrol, watchperson or guard service for consideration on a private contractual basis and not as an employee. The term "private security business" includes persons employed exclusively and regularly by only one employer in connection with the affairs of such employer only and where there exists an employer-employee relationship, unless the employer is in the private security business.

(Code 1977, § 14-6494)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.