Section R13-2-101. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 32-2401, the following definitions apply to this Chapter:

1.        “Branch office certificate” means a document issued by the Department to the qualifying party, authorizing the qualifying party to conduct the business of private inves- tigations in this state at a location other than the principal place of business shown on the agency license.

2.        “Classifiable fingerprints” means fingerprint impressions that meet the criteria of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tions (FBI) as contained in Form FD-258 (5-11-99): U.S. Government Printing Office: 2004-304-373/80029, incor- porated by reference, available from the Department and the FBI (Attn: Logistical Support Unit (LSU), CJIS Divi- sion, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306). This incorporation contains no future editions or amend- ments.

3.        “Corporation” or “domestic corporation” has the same meaning as in A.R.S. § 10-140.

4.        “Delinquent” means an application is submitted after the license expiration date but before the expiration of the 90- day grace period as described in R13-2-204(C).

5.        “Foreign corporation” means a corporation for profit that is incorporated under a law other than the law of Arizona.

6.        “Limited liability corporation” has the same meaning as corporation.

7.        “Partnership” is an association of two or more persons who are co-owners of a business for profit organized in accordance with A.R.S. Title 29, Partnerships.

8.        “Probation” means a period during which an agency or individual that has violated A.R.S. Title 32 Chapter 24 is allowed to demonstrate the ability to meet licensure requirements before the Department takes another admin- istrative action, such as suspension or revocation.

9.        “Sole proprietor” means the only owner of a business operated for profit.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

5190, effective February 5, 2005 (Supp. 04-4).