Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 97 - PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS
Subchapter 2 - APPLICATIONS
Section 16-97-28 - Application for agency license; joint venture
Current through August, 2024
(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.