1. Qualifications. A person is qualified to be licensed as an investigative assistant who meets the qualifications set forth in section 8105, subsections 1 through 6.
2. Application. An application for an investigative assistant's license must be made to the chief in accordance with the requirements of section 8105, subsection 5 and section 8107. The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117.
3. Term of license. The investigative assistant's license is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and is not renewable. To qualify for a license as a professional investigator, within those 2 years the investigative assistant must complete 1,200 hours of training.
4. Sponsor. An investigative assistant may engage in the business of private investigating only when sponsored by a professional investigator licensed under this chapter.