Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 3509. Examination; content; training class required

A. The board shall determine the scope, form, and content of the examinations for licensure. The examination, which shall be written, shall test the applicant's knowledge of the private investigator business and his ability to apply that knowledge and to assume responsible charge in the practice of private investigator.

B. The examination shall include such subject areas as general federal and state constitutional principles and court decisions related to activities which could result in liability for invasion of privacy or other activities, search and seizure laws in general, state criminal laws and related procedures, and general weapons use and concealed weapons laws. The board shall review and make use of nationally accepted and appropriate examinations to the extent practical.

C. The board shall conduct or contract for the conduct of a forty-hour training class covering the subject areas of the licensing examination and shall require completion of approved training class for a licensed applicant prior to the taking of the examination.