Practice of private investigation without a license; location of records.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to act as a private investigator without first obtaining a license from the board. For prosecution purposes, a violation of this chapter is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Each person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall designate to the board a physical address where his or her records are to be kept.

(Act 2013-306, p. 1021, §10.)