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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Applications for original licenses must be made to the chief under oath on forms prescribed by the chief demonstrating the qualifications required under this chapter. The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117 and by a certification by each of 3 reputable citizens of the State of the following:
1. Residence. That the reputable citizen resides in the community in which the applicant resides, has a place of business or proposes to conduct the applicant's private investigation business;
2. Knowledge of applicant. That the reputable citizen has personally known the applicant for at least 3 years;
3. Relation to applicant. That the reputable citizen is not related to the applicant by blood or marriage;
4. Character of applicant. That the applicant is honest and of good moral character; and
5. Truth of statements in application. That the reputable citizen has read the application and believes each statement in it to be true.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 8107. Application for original license - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-32-professions-and-occupations/me-rev-st-tit-32-sect-8107/
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