Bill > H4141

This bill amends South Carolina's private investigator licensure requirements by expanding the acceptable professional experience to include three years of investigative work or roles with investigation duties in the United States Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 40-18-70 of the state code to add military investigative experience as a qualifying pathway for obtaining a private investigator license. The bill maintains the existing requirements for licensure, which include being at least 21 years old, having a high school diploma, being a U.S. citizen, having no felony convictions, demonstrating good moral character, and not having substance abuse issues. The change allows military veterans with investigative experience to more easily transition into private investigator work by recognizing their military service as relevant professional experience. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will be responsible for issuing licenses under these updated criteria, and the bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4141&session=126&summary=B