Minnesota Session Laws - 2026 Regular Session
Key: (1) language to be deleted (2) new language
CHAPTER 83--H.F.No. 4151
An act
relating to occupations; modifying eligibility of certain applicants for licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 326.32, subdivisions 8, 10, 10a, 10c, 12; 326.33, subdivision 1; 326.3381, subdivisions 2, 4; 326.3382, subdivisions 1, 4; 326.3385, subdivision 2; 326.3386, subdivision 3.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.32, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Applicant.
"Applicant" means any individualdeleted text begin , partnershipdeleted text end or corporation who has made application for a private detective or protective agent license.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.32, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
License holder.
"License holder" means any individualdeleted text begin , partnership as defined in section 323A.0101, clause (8),deleted text end or corporation licensed to perform the duties of a private detective or a protective agent.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.32, subdivision 10a, is amended to read:
Subd. 10a.
Minnesota manager.
"Minnesota manager" means the member of a deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end who meets the qualifications for licensing as provided in sections 326.32 to 326.339. The Minnesota manager must be actively involved in the day to day management and supervision of the licensed activity in the Minnesota office.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.32, subdivision 10c, is amended to read:
Subd. 10c.
Proprietary employer.
A "proprietary employer" means an individualdeleted text begin , partnership,deleted text end ornew text begin anew text end corporation that is not engaged in the business of providing protective agents but employs individuals to serve as security guards solely on the employer's property and its curtilage.
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.32, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
Subd. 12.
Qualified representative.
"Qualified representative" means the member of a deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end who meets the qualifications for licensing as provided in sections 326.32 to 326.339. The qualified representative must be actively involved in the day to day management and supervision of the licensed activity.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.33, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Members.
There is hereby created a Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services, consisting of the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or an assistant superintendent designated by the superintendent, and the following members appointed by the commissioner of public safety: a licensed protective agent, or qualified representative for a licensed protective agent deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end a licensed private detective, or qualified representative for a licensed private detective deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and two public members. Filling of member vacancies shall be the responsibility of the commissioner of public safety. Membership terms, compensation of members, removal of members, the filling of membership vacancies, and fiscal year and reporting requirements shall be as provided in sections 214.07 to 214.09. The provision of staff, unless otherwise provided in sections 326.32 to 326.339; administrative services and office space; the review and processing of complaints; the setting of board fees, unless otherwise provided in sections 326.32 to 326.339; and other provisions relating to board operations shall be as provided in chapter 214.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3381, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Application procedure.
The board shall issue a license upon application to any person qualified under sections 326.32 to 326.339 and under the rules of the board to engage in the business of private detective or protective agent. The license shall remain effective for two years as long as the license holder complies with sections 326.32 to 326.339, the laws of Minnesota, and the rules of the board. Upon receipt of an application for private detective or protective agent license, the board shall:
(1) post notice of the application in its office for a period of 20 days, and notify all persons who have requested notification of applications;
(2) conduct an investigation as it considers necessary to determine the qualifications of the applicant, qualified representative, Minnesota manager, andnew text begin ,new text end if appropriate, a deleted text begin partner ordeleted text end corporate officer; and
(3) notify the applicant of the date on which the board will conduct a review of the license application.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3381, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Business entity applicant.
If the applicant for a license is a corporation deleted text begin or partnership, one memberdeleted text end new text begin , the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, the qualified representative, and the Minnesota manager, if one exists,new text end of that corporation deleted text begin or partnershipdeleted text end must meet the licensing requirements in sections 326.32 to 326.339new text begin , including the requirements of subdivision 3, paragraph (b)new text end .
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3382, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Application form.
(a) Application for a private detective or protective agent license shall be made on a form prescribed by the board. Each applicant shall provide the following information:
(1) the full name, date of birth, and sex of each person signing the application, and the residences of those persons for the past five years;
(2) all past and present occupations and employers, length of employment, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of supervisors for all persons signing the application;
(3) the address or a description indicating the location of the place of business of the applicant;
(4) a statement indicating that each person signing the application has attained the age of 18;
(5) if the applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation, the date and place of incorporation, and the location of its principal place of business or registered office in its state of incorporation; and
(6) further facts as may be required by the board to show the good character, competency, and integrity of each person signing the applicationdeleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .new text end
(b) Each application shall be signed and acknowledged as follows:
(1) if the applicant is an individual, by the individual;new text begin ornew text end
deleted text begin (2) if the applicant is a partnership, by each partner, one of whom must be a qualified representative; or deleted text end
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end if the applicant is a corporation, by the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and the qualified representative of the corporation. If the principal place of the applicant's business is outside Minnesota, the application shall also include the signature of the Minnesota manager.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3382, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
License disqualification.
Unlicensed activity will not be considered as legitimate experience for qualification in being licensed. An individual, deleted text begin partnership,deleted text end new text begin anew text end corporation, new text begin a new text end qualified representative, or new text begin a new text end Minnesota manager engaged in the business of a private detective or protective agent without a license issued by the board is prohibited from applying for licensing for a period of one year from the date of a finding of the violation.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3385, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Notice of successor.
new text begin (a) new text end A corporate deleted text begin or partnershipdeleted text end license holder shall, within seven days of the death, resignation, or removal of a person signing the license application, give written notice to the board of the change and the name and address of the successor in the vacated position.
new text begin (b) new text end Within seven days of the death, resignation, or removal of a person signing the license application for a deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporate license holder, the successor qualified representative, deleted text begin partner,deleted text end Minnesota manager, chief executive officer, or chief financial officer who shall qualify under the same procedure and criteriadeleted text begin , anddeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end submit the documents required, as for an original application.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3386, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Designation fee.
When a licensed private detective or protective agent who is a deleted text begin partnership ordeleted text end corporationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end desires to designate a new qualified representative or Minnesota manager, a fee equal to one-half of the license fee shall be submitted to the board.
Presented to the governor May 11, 2026
Signed by the governor May 12, 2026, 12:40 p.m.
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