# KRS § 329A.020: 329A.020 Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators -- Members -- Appointment -- Vacancies -- Reimbursement -- Meetings -- Removal of members -- Liability insurance > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C329A_S329A.020 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 329A.020 - **Heading:** 329A.020 Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators -- Members -- Appointment -- Vacancies -- Reimbursement -- Meetings -- Removal of members -- Liability insurance - **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.020 ## Text 329A.020 Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators -- Members -- Appointment -- Vacancies -- Reimbursement -- Meetings -- Removal of members -- Liability insurance. (1) The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators is hereby created. (2) The board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor. (a) One (1) member shall be an attorney from the Office of the Attorney General to be designated by the Attorney General; (b) One (1) member shall be a municipal police officer of the rank of captain or above; (c) One (1) member shall be a county sheriff; (d) Three (3) members shall each have been private investigators for at least five (5) years prior to the date of their appointment and shall be of recognized business standing; and (e) One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practice of private investigating. (3) All members shall be residents of this state and possess good moral character. (4) The original members of the board shall be appointed by no later than January 1, 2003, as follows: (a) One (1) member to a one (1) year term; (b) Two (2) members to a two (2) year term; (c) Two (2) members to a three (3) year term; and (d) Two (2) members to a four (4) year term. (5) After the initial appointments to the board, all members shall serve a two (2) year term. (6) Any vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled by the Governor. (7) No member may serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. (8) No member shall continue to serve if the member no longer meets the qualifications required under subsections (2) and (3) of this section. (9) The three (3) board members who are private investigators and the member at large shall receive the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day the board meets. All members shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. (10) The board shall annually elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary-treasurer from the membership of the board. (11) The board shall hold at least two (2) meetings annually and additional meetings as the board may deem necessary. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairman or upon written request of a quorum. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct business. (12) Upon recommendation of the board, the Governor may remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. (13) The board may purchase professional liability insurance for the board members and agents and staff of the board. ## 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.020. 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