# Utah Code § 53-9-103: Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-9-103
- **Heading:** Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-9 / § 53-9-103

## Text

9/1/2026 (1) The commissioner shall administer this chapter. (2) (a) The bureau, acting at the direction of the commissioner, shall issue a private investigator license to an applicant whom the board finds meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter. (b) The bureau shall issue a license to an apprentice applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure under this chapter within five business days of receipt of the application. (c) The bureau shall notify each licensee under this chapter when a licensee's license is due for renewal in accordance with procedures established by rule. (3) (a) The bureau shall keep records of: (i) all applications for licenses under this chapter; and (ii) all bonds and proof of certificates of liability and workers' compensation insurance required to be filed. (b) The records shall include statements as to whether a license or renewal license has been issued for each application. (4) If a license is revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or if a licensee is placed on probation, the date of filing the order for revocation, suspension, cancellation, denial, or probation shall be included in the records. (5) The bureau shall maintain: (a) a list of all licensees whose license has been revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or canceled; and (b) a written record of complaints filed against licensees. (6) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commissioner may make rules governing the administration of the provisions of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-9-101 § 53-9-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-102 § 53-9-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-103 § 53-9-103. Commissioner of Public Safety to administer -- Bureau to issue licenses -- Records -- Bonds -- Rulemaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-107 § 53-9-107. Classification of licenses -- License required to act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-108 § 53-9-108. Qualifications for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-109 § 53-9-109. Application for agency license -- Liability insurance -- Workers' compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-110 § 53-9-110. Application for registrant or apprentice license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-111 § 53-9-111. License fees -- Renewal, reinstatement of license -- Deposit of fees in General Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-112 § 53-9-112. Issuance of license and identification card to applicant -- License period -- Expiration of application -- Transfer of license prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-113 § 53-9-113. Grounds for denial of a license -- Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-115 § 53-9-115. Business name and address -- Posting of license -- Advertising -- Incapacitation, death of agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_115.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-116 § 53-9-116. Divulging investigative information -- False reports prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_116.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-117 § 53-9-117. Authority to investigate complaint -- Filing of complaints -- Response -- Retention of records -- Appeal -- Penalties collected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_117.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-9-118 § 53-9-118. Grounds for disciplinary action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_9_118.md)

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