§ 3.72.015. Scope of regulations, authority of licensees and permittees.

(1)

The provisions of this Chapter are intended to regulate uniformed private security officers as that term is defined in Section 3.72.010(15) herein.

(2)

It is not the intent of this Chapter to regulate any of the following:

(a)

activities performed in a non-uniformed or plain-clothes capacity; or

(b)

activities that fall under the regulation of the statutes of this state or any similar laws from other jurisdictions regulating private investigators; or

(c)

activities that are allowed pursuant to the right to carry a firearm recognized pursuant to any federal, state or local law; or

(d)

The business of transporting prisoners under a contract with any state or county government or the federal government.

(3)

No license or permit issued pursuant to this Chapter provides the holder thereof with any authority to direct traffic on the streets or highways of the City of Wichita.

(4)

A licensee or permitee under this Chapter who engages in any activity or business that involves the wearing of non-uniformed or plain clothing must have legal authority for such activity independent of the license or permit issued pursuant to this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 47-918, § 2, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 49-513, § 3, 6-11-2013; Ord. No. 49-762, § 3, 6-17-2014)