# KRS § 329A.010: 329A.010 Definitions for KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090

> Kentucky · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.010

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 329A.010
- **Heading:** 329A.010 Definitions for KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 329A / Section 329A.010

## Text

329A.010 Definitions for KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090.

As used in KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090:

(1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators;

(2) "Company" means a firm, association, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation,

nonprofit organization, institution, or similar enterprise;

(3) "Investigating company" or "company licensee" means a company engaged in

private investigating that is licensed under KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090;

(4) "Private investigating" means the act of any individual or company engaging in the

business of obtaining or furnishing information with reference to:

(a) Crime or wrongs done or threatened against the United States or any state or

territory of the United States;

(b) The identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity,

credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity,

movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts,

reputations, or character of any person;

(c) The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;

(d) The cause or responsibility for fires, losses, accidents, damages, or injuries to

persons or to property;

(5) "Private investigator" or "individual licensee" means a person who is engaged in

private investigating and licensed in accordance with the provisions of KRS

329A.010 to 329A.090; and

(6) "Qualifying agent" means a principal corporate officer, such as the chief executive

officer, president, vice president, treasurer-secretary, comptroller, or any other

responsible officer or executive employee, who is designated by the corporation to

represent it in matters relating to KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 329A.010 329A.010 Definitions for KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.010.md)
- [KRS § 329A.015 329A.015 License required to hold self out as private investigator -- Criminal background check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.015.md)
- [KRS § 329A.020 329A.020 Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators -- Members -- Appointment -- Vacancies -- Reimbursement -- Meetings -- Removal of members -- Liability insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.020.md)
- [KRS § 329A.025 329A.025 Duties and powers of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.025.md)
- [KRS § 329A.030 329A.030 Revolving fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.030.md)
- [KRS § 329A.035 329A.035 Applications for licenses -- Requirements -- Confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.035.md)
- [KRS § 329A.040 329A.040 Board's duties upon receipt of application -- Approval -- License and identification card -- Individual license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.040.md)
- [KRS § 329A.045 329A.045 Renewal -- Fee -- Grace period -- Termination and reinstatement -- Revocation -- Evidence of continuing education -- Inactive status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.045.md)
- [KRS § 329A.050 329A.050 Change of ownership -- Agent who ceases to perform duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.050.md)
- [KRS § 329A.055 329A.055 Prohibited acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.055.md)
- [KRS § 329A.060 329A.060 Investigation of licensee wrongdoing -- Hearing -- Admonishment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.060.md)
- [KRS § 329A.065 329A.065 Disciplinary actions -- Civil penalty -- Permanent file -- Assurance of voluntary compliance -- Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.065.md)
- [KRS § 329A.070 329A.070 Scope of KRS 329A.010 to 329A.090](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.070.md)
- [KRS § 329A.075 329A.075 Notification of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.075.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.010. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.