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.