(b) An investigator issued a provisional investigator’s license must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education every two years.
(2) An investigator may carry no more than 15 hours of continuing education from one licensing period to the next.
(3) When an investigator applies for renewal of a license under ORS 703.445, the investigator must provide proof of having completed the required continuing education.
(4) As used in this section, "continuing education" means any educational endeavor that reasonably could be considered beneficial to the work of the investigator. Continuing education may be obtained:
(a) Through participation in conferences or educational courses offered by trade schools or colleges, whether as an attendee or a presenter;
(b) Through independent studies;
(c) By publishing articles related to the field of investigation; and
(d) As otherwise provided by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule. [2001 c.838 §20; 2005 c.613 §18; 2007 c.320 §7]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 703 - Truth Verification and Deception Detection; Investigators
Section 703.010 - Definitions.
Section 703.030 - Purpose; construction.
Section 703.060 - License classes.
Section 703.070 - License applications; form; nonrefundable fee.
Section 703.080 - License qualifications.
Section 703.100 - Term and renewal of licenses.
Section 703.120 - Nonresident licensees; service of process.
Section 703.130 - Reciprocity for persons licensed in another jurisdiction; qualifications; fee.
Section 703.140 - Display of license; notification of change of place of business.
Section 703.200 - Issuance of licenses; examination and internship requirements.
Section 703.210 - Suspension, revocation or issuance refusal; conditions.
Section 703.230 - Procedures and rules.
Section 703.335 - Equipment police officer may use to detect deception or verify truth.
Section 703.401 - Definitions.
Section 703.407 - Expert witness exception.
Section 703.415 - Investigator’s license qualifications.
Section 703.425 - Application requirements; fee; rules; investigation of applicant.
Section 703.430 - Issuance of license; expiration; rules; fees.
Section 703.435 - Identification card; rules; obligation to carry; replacement; fees.
Section 703.445 - Renewal procedure; fee; penalty; rules; inactive status.
Section 703.447 - Continuing education.
Section 703.450 - Requirements of conduct.
Section 703.460 - Information required; designation of agent for service of process.
Section 703.465 - Discipline or issuance refusal.
Section 703.470 - Opportunity for hearing; judicial review.
Section 703.473 - Confidentiality of investigator personal identifying information and client files.
Section 703.480 - Board and department duties; rules; fees.