Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Private Investigator Firm Licensing
25-30-1-9. Continuation of Business After Death of Licensee

Sec. 9. (a) Upon the death of an individual licensed under this chapter, the private investigator firm with which the decedent was connected may be carried on for a period of ninety (90) days after the individual's death by the following:
(1) In the case of an individual licensee the surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, the executor or administrator of the estate of the decedent.
(2) In the case of a partner, the surviving partners.
(3) In the case of an officer of a business entity, the other officers of the business entity.
(b) Upon the authorization of the board, the private investigator firm may be carried on for a further period of time when necessary to complete an investigation or assist in litigation pending at the death of the decedent.
(c) Nothing in this section authorizes the solicitation or acceptance of business after the death of the decedent except as provided by this chapter.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the sale of a private investigator firm if the vendee qualifies for a license under this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.163, s.9. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.94; P.L.234-1989, SEC.14; P.L.185-2007, SEC.17.

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