As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
(a) “Private investigator” means any person conducting business as a private investigation agency.
(b) “Business as a private investigation agency” means to conduct, for hire, in person or through a partner or employees, any investigation relevant to any crime or wrong done or threatened, or to obtain information on the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, transactions, reputation, credibility or character of any person, or to locate and recover lost or stolen property, or to determine the cause of or responsibility for any libel or slander, or any fire, accident or damage to property, or to secure evidence for use in any legislative, administrative or judicial investigation or proceeding.
(c) “Security guard provider” means any person who engages in the business of security services.
(d) “Business of security services” means either of the following:
(1) Furnishing, for hire, watchmen, guards, private patrolmen or other persons whose primary duties are to protect persons or property; or
(2) Furnishing, for hire, guard dogs or armored motor vehicle security services in connection with the protection of persons or property.
(e) “State of Ohio license or Ohio agency license” means any one of the following:
(1) A Class A license issued under Ohio R.C. 4749.03 that qualifies the person issued the license to engage in the business of private investigation and the business of security services;
(2) A Class B license issued under Ohio R.C. 4749.03 that qualifies the person issued the license to engage only in the business of private investigation;
(3) A Class C license issued under Ohio R.C. 4749.03 that qualifies the person issued the license to engage only in the business of security services.
(f) “Department of Commerce” means the Division of Licensing established within the Department of Commerce under Ohio R.C. 121.07 to administer the provisions of Ohio R.C. Chapter 4749.
(g) “Written notice” means notification, in writing, mailed, telegraphed or delivered to the address of the person for whom such notification is intended. If mailed, such notification shall be by first class mail.
(h) “Transfer” means any lease, sale or other disposition of at least twenty-five percent of the assets or control of the agency or business.
(i) “Report quarterly” means written reports received no later than January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of every year. These quarterly reports shall include information current as of January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of every year.
(Ord. 1989-81. Passed 2-5-89.)