Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Fine line indeed. Is there a way to better classify PIs in a way that forces a path to recourse for clients so it is in the PI's best interest to be above board? I guess that's what you're after in one form or another. I'm trying to think of how a profession like an architect instills less risk of fly by night individuals. I suppose the lengthy and expensive schooling is the major barrier to entry in that field, as opposed to 20-40 hours of continuing education every two years where the classes hardly change and you can snooze through them. Can/do PIs get E&O (Errors and Omissions) insurance policies like architects and similar professions can?

Either way, I wish you luck. Every profession needs less scammers and dirt bags.
They sure can, and the professional PIs get E & O Insurance as well.
As far as consumer protection goes, that's why we have licensing. Unfortunately, after crafting the initial bill, the legislation process amended the teeth from it until it was a shell of what it once was. No continuing education requirements- and no way to add them now, because DORA points out that because the State Association provides training, it is a "self-serving amendment."

There's a whole lot more, but in the end the point is moot; there's no other option but to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight, as it's the only game in town. There is no other regulating agency but this one; they are adamantly opposed to us being licensed and they have the ear of the Governor. "Consumer Protection" is clearly lie.