43-38-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

‘‘Board’’ means the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies, a professional licensing board.#

‘‘Law enforcement agency’’ means an agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and ordinances enacted by federal, state, and local governing authorities.#

‘‘Private detective business’’ means the business of obtaining or furnishing, or accepting employment to obtain or to furnish, information with reference to:#

1. (A)

   Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States of America or any state or territory thereof;#

2. (B)

   The background, identity, habits, conduct, business, employment, occupation, assets, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of any person;#

3. (C)

   The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;#

4. (D)

   The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property;#

5. (E)

   The securing of evidence in the course of the private detective business to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee; or#

6. (F)

   The protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.#

‘‘Private security business’’ means engaging in the business of, or accepting employment to provide, any or all of the following:#

1. (A)

   Private patrol service;#

2. (B)

   Watchman service;#

3. (C)

   Guard service;#

4. (D)

   Armored car service; or#

5. (E)

   The protection of persons from death or serious bodily harm.#