Iowa Code § 80A.3
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(1) A person shall not operate a bail enforcement business, private investigation business, or private security business, or otherwise employ persons in the operation of such a business located within this state unless the person is licensed by the commissioner in accordance with this chapter.
(2) A license issued under this chapter expires two years from the date issued.
84 Acts, ch 1235, §3; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §2
(2) A license issued under this chapter expires two years from the date issued.
84 Acts, ch 1235, §3; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §2
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