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RA 5487 (The Private Security Agency Law) Section 6

RA 5487 (The Private Security Agency Law) Section 6

License Necessary.

Section 6

SEC. 6. License Necessary.—No person shall engage in the business of, or act either as a private detective, or detective agency; and either engage in the occupation, calling or employment of watchman or in the business of watchman's agency without first having obtained the necessary permit from the Chief, Philippine Constabulary which permit as approved is a prerequisite in obtaining a license or license certificate: Provided, That all existing private detective or watchman or security guard agencies shall have a period of one (1) year from the approval of this Act to secure the said license: Provided, further, That existing agencies, and any new agency which may hereafter apply for a license, certify under oath that their Private detectives, watchmen or security guards, have received the appropriate training from either the Philippine Constabulary, the National Bureau of Investigation, local police department, or any other public or private institution duly recognized by the government to conduct police training.

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