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For the purpose of this article, private detective means any person who engages in business or who accepts employment for hire, fee or reward to furnish or supply information as to the personal character or actions or identity of any person or as to the character or kind of business or occupation of any person, provided that the term shall not include within its meanings a detective or officer belonging to the law enforcement agencies of the United States or of any state, county or city, nor someone employed and performing services exclusively for a single employer.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 8-266)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.