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Regulation (1989:149) For Security Companies, Etc.

Original Language Title: Förordning (1989:149) om bevakningsföretag m.m.

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Article 1 for the purposes of this regulation,



– authorisation authority: the County Administrative Board, which shall hear:

questions about the authorization for surveillance and

training companies,



-approval authority "means the County Board to approve

staff, Superintendent, Board members and alternate members of the

a security company,



– supervisory authority: the County Administrative Board, which shall exercise supervision

of professional security and training company.

Regulation (2012:360).



1 a of questions about authorization and revocation of authorisation

According to sections 5 and 13, the approval and withdrawal of approval

the Director of operations, members and alternate members of the

the company's Board of Directors in accordance with section 13 of the Act and section 6 (1974:191) if

security companies examined by the



1. The County Administrative Board of Stockholm, when the company's management has

Headquartered in Stockholm, Uppsala, Södermanland, Gotlands or

Västmanland County,



2. The County Administrative Board in Östergötlands County, when the company's management

the counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, or Kalmar county,



3. The County Administrative Board Skåne County, when the management of the company has its

based in Skåne, Kronoberg, or Blekinge County,



4. The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland, once the company's management

the counties of Västra Götaland, Halland County, Sweden, with or



5. The County Administrative Board of Dalarna County, when the company's management has

the counties of Dalarna, Värmland, Örebro, or Gävleborgs län,



6. The County Administrative Board of Västernorrland County, when the company's management

the counties of Västernorrland or Jämtlands län,

and



7. the County Administrative Board of norrbotten, when the company's management has

the counties of Norrbotten or Västerbotten County.



The seven county boards referred to in the first subparagraph are exercising even

supervision under section 8 of the Act on security companies.

Regulation (2012:360).



1 b of the Questions concerning the approval and withdrawal of approval of

staff of a licensed security company under 6 and

13 (a) of the Act (1974:191) if security companies examined by the



1. The County Administrative Board of Stockholm, where the trial

case referred to mainly be serve in Stockholm,

Uppsala, Södermanland, Västmanland County Gotland or,



2. The County Administrative Board in Östergötlands County, where the trial

case referred to mainly come to serve in

Östergötland, Jönköping, or Kalmar county,



3. The County Administrative Board Skåne County, where the trial terms

referred to mainly be serve in Skåne, Kronoberg

or, Blekinge County, Sweden



4. The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland, where the trial

case referred to mainly come to serve in the West

Götaland, Halland County, Sweden, with or



5. The County Administrative Board of Dalarna County, where the trial terms

referred to mainly be serve in Dalarna, Värmland,

Örebro or Gävleborgs län,



6. The County Administrative Board of Västernorrland County, where the trial

case referred to mainly come to serve in

Västernorrland or Jämtlands län, and



7. the County Administrative Board of norrbotten, where the trial

case referred to mainly be serve in Norrbotten

or Västerbotten County. Regulation (2012:360).



paragraph 1 (c) in cases where the company's management have their seat outside the

Sweden shall



Stockholm County Administrative Board according to the following provisions of the

the Act (1974:191) for security companies to examine questions about:



1. authorisation and revocation of authorisation under 5 and

13 § §,



2. approval of the Director of operations, members and

alternate members of the Board under section 6,



3. approval of the program of an authorized

security firm working temporarily in Sweden according to section 6 of the

third subparagraph, and



4. withdrawal of approval under paragraph 13 (b).



Stockholm County Administrative Board also exerts supervision under section 8

the law of security companies. Regulation (2012:360).



section 2 of the application for the authorization of security firm shall be

written and contain information on the



1. applicant's name, personal or corporate, and

mailing address and, if the applicant is a legal person, also

the corresponding information about the Board members, alternates for them

and the Chief Executive Officer or the equivalent officer,



2. the designated by the company manager's name, social security number

and postal address,



3. what people in General who are active in the company, which

of those that are approved and, if so, by what

approval authority,



4. what kind of activities the company intends

to conduct, and



5. the County as the watch company will perform

surveillance data within. Regulation (2006:518).



section 3 of the application for authorization of training enterprises shall

be in writing and contain information pursuant to section 2 1 and 2, and

data on



1. what kind of activities the company intends

to conduct training, and



2. programme structure and scope.

Regulation (2006:518).



section 4 an application of a security company for authorisation to

conduct educational activities shall contain information pursuant to

3 § 1 and 2. Regulation (2006:518).



section 5 was repealed by Regulation (2006:518).



section 6, an application pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 4 shall include training certificates

over the prescribed training, certificate of experience

investigation activities and the other documents which the applicant wishes to

invoke in order to demonstrate that the requirements for activities relating to

According to section 3 of the Act (1974:191) if security companies are met.

Regulation (2006:518).



section 7 of the Licensing Authority shall send copies of its decision

in the case of authorisations to police authorities and to the



1. The County Administrative Board of Stockholm, when the company according to

task will be active in Stockholm, Uppsala,

Södermanland, Västmanland County Gotland or,



2. The County Administrative Board in Östergötlands County, when the company according to

task will be active in Östergötland,

Jönköping, or Kalmar county



3. The County Administrative Board Skåne County, when the company reportedly

will be active in Skåne, Kronoberg, or

Blekinge County,



4. The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland, once the company according to

task will be active in the Västra Götaland or

Halland County,



5. The County Administrative Board of Dalarna County, when the company reportedly

will be active in Dalarna, Värmland, Örebro

or Gävleborgs län,



6. The County Administrative Board of Västernorrland County, when the company according to

task will be active in Västernorrland or

Jämtland County, and



7. the County Administrative Board of norrbotten, where the undertaking in accordance with

task will be active in Norrbotten, or

Västerbotten County. Regulation (2014:1141).



section 8 monitoring and training companies shall submit to the

licensing authority shall immediately and not later than within one week

notify when



1. the new Director of operations designation;



2. the company extends its business to another county, or



3. the company ceases its activities.



Indication of the content of the notification shall be sent to the

authorities listed in section 7. Regulation (2006:518).



§ 9 an application for approval under section 4 of the Act (1974:191) if

security firm shall be in writing and state the name,

social security number and mailing address with respect to which the application relates.



section 10 for the approval authority's examination of a person's

obedience to the law and citizens ' reliability, data

information referred to in section 21 of Act 2 (1996:627) be obtained. In doing so,

, 19, 24-26 and 28 § § safety protection act and 29, 31-33

and 43 § § security regulation (1996:633) applied.

Refers to the examination of a person who is not already engaged by a

security companies, however, the Agency will collect data from the

criminal records and suspicion registry by direct access

According to section 20 of the Regulation (1999:1134) on load records and

section 7 of the Ordinance (1999:1135) if suspicion registers.

Regulation (2006:201).



section 11 of the review under section 4 of the Act (1974:191) if the security firm shall

be completed within two weeks, unless there are special reasons causing the other. A

oral statement on the outcome of the trial shall, on request, immediately

provided that the applicant and the examination relates.



The approval authority shall, if it does not also is the supervisory authority for

the watch company, inform the supervisory authority of the result of

such an examination referred to in the first subparagraph. The same applies if a

approval revoked.



section 12 of A security firm shall submit to the approval authority shall immediately

and at the latest within a week, when



1. an approved person leaves their employment or their mission of

the company,



2. a previously approved person employed in the undertaking,



3. it is clear that a person who, on application by the company has

approved or under consideration by the approval authority, not

will begin any employment with the company.



If the approval authority is not also the regulator, the notification

referred to in the first subparagraph be made also to the supervisory authority. Notification

in accordance with the first paragraph 3 need only be made once approval has

announced.



paragraph 13 of the report that the security company in accordance with

the second subparagraph of section 9 of the Act (1974:191) if the security firm shall

include information on



1. what kind of activities the company has

conducted,



2. the company's organisation and its planning of their

activities,



3. the County operations have been conducted within and

the scope of activities,



4. the training staff has

have undergone, as well as



5. how many of the company's security guards who have

security officer appointments.




Statement from education company shall contain information

referred to in the first subparagraph 1-3. Regulation (2006:518).



section 14 of the supervisory authority shall keep a record of any

inspections.



section 15 section 28 of the New designation by Regulation (2009:312).



section 16 of the Fee charged for the examination of the application in the matters referred to

in 2 and 4 of the Act (1974:191) for security companies.

The provisions of sections 9 to 14, the fee Regulation (1992:191)

apply to the application fee, etc. Defined class 5

apply to applications for authorisation of surveillance-

or educational undertakings and class 2 of the fee on applications for

approval of personnel, Director of operations or

members or alternate members on their boards.



The police may charge a fee for the examination of

guard dogs. The agency determines the amount and may

outlining the fee revenue. Regulation (2014:1141).



section 17 of the County Board shall, on request, issue a certificate stating that a

guarding or training company authorisation is not

revoked under section 13 of the Act (1974:191) for security companies.

Regulation (1996:28).



section 18 of the provincial Government shall, upon request, issue a certificate

person's consent



1. has not been revoked under 13 a of the Act (1974:191) if

security firm for any reason other than that the person

has left his employment or his mission of

the watch company, or



2. have not been restricted, in accordance with the same paragraph, to a certain

activity or to a particular area. Regulation (2006:518).



§ 19/expires U: 2016-04-15/

A notification referred to in paragraph 3 (b) and section 4 (a) the law

(1974:191) if the security company must be in writing and

include information on



1. practitioner name, social security number or date of birth,

mailing address and telephone number,



2. the business or professional activities

intends to temporarily exercise in Sweden, and



3. any insurance for the replacement obligation

the practitioner may incur in the watch business.



Advance notification shall also include



1. proof of nationality, professional



2. attestation that the professional meets the requirements of paragraph 3 (b)

(a) the second subparagraph of paragraph 4 and the Act (1974:191)

If the security firm and that, at the date of issue of the certificate

There is no ban for him or her to exercise

the profession,



3. certificate or diploma issued by a

the competent authority of the State where the practitioner is or has

worked, and



4. attestation that the practitioner has not been convicted of crimes.

Regulation (2009:312).



the entry into force of section 19 of/in: 2016-04-15/

A notification referred to in paragraph 3 (b) and section 4 (a) the Act (1974:191) if the security company must be in writing and contain information about 1. practitioner name, social security number or date of birth, mailing address and phone number, 2. the activity or activities to which the practitioner intends to temporarily exercise in Sweden, and 3. any insurance for the liability that the practitioner may incur in the watch business.



Advance notification shall also include 1. evidence practitioner citizenship, 2. attestation that the professional meets the requirements of section 6 of the Act (2016:145) on the recognition of professional qualifications and that, at the date of issue of the certificate, there is no prohibition for him or her to exercise the profession, 3. certificate or diploma issued by a competent authority in the State where the practitioner is or has been active, and 4. attestation that the practitioner has not been convicted of crimes.

Regulation (2016:158).



20 §/expires U: 2016-04-15/

The authorisation or approval authority may, with the

reason of a prior notification according to § 19 make a

ex ante verification of professional qualifications in

accordance with article 7(4) of the European Parliament and of the Council

Directive 2005/36/EC of 7 september 2005 on the recognition of

professional qualifications. Regulation (2009:312).



20 section/entry into force: 04/15/2016

The authorisation or approval authority may, by reason of a prior notification make a verification of practitioner qualifications before he or she first begins to practice the profession in Sweden. Such a prior check may be made only if the purpose of the check is to avoid that the health or safety of the service recipients are seriously injured as a result of the lack of professional qualifications of practitioner and if the control does not go beyond what is necessary for the purpose.

Regulation (2016:158).



section 21/expires U: 2016-04-15/

The authorisation or approval authority shall

notify the practitioner as to whether

the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 (b) 1 and 2

and 4 a of the first subparagraph 1 and 2 the Act (1974:191) if

security companies are met.



The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be provided within one month

from the time the authority has received a full

prior notification according to § 19.



If there are special reasons, the notice must be provided within

two months. In such cases, the authority shall, within one month

inform the practitioner about why the time limit referred to in

second paragraph cannot be complied with and if the notification will

to be submitted. Regulation (2009:312).



section 21/entry into force: 04/15/2016

The authorisation or approval authority shall 1. without prior verification of professional qualifications in writing notify the practitioner that the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 (b) 1 and 2 and 4 (a) of paragraph 1 and 2 the Act (1974:191) if security companies are satisfied, or 2. After verifying the professional qualifications, notify the practitioner that he or she (a)) need to undergo an aptitude test, or b) meets the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 (b) 1 and 2 and 4 (a) of paragraph 1 and 2, the law of security companies.



At the prior check concerns the provisions on partial access in Chapter 3. 8 and 9 of Regulation (2016:157) on the recognition of professional qualifications. Regulation (2016:158).



section 22/expires U: 2016-04-15/

If authorisation or approval authority at a

prior check determines that there is a significant difference

between the professional qualifications and the

training required in Sweden for the activities

prior notification and that the difference is harmful to

public health or safety, the authority shall, within one month from the

It has informed the professional under section 21 of the first

paragraph, give the person an opportunity to show that he or she has

the knowledge or skills required.

Regulation (2009:312).



section 22/entry into force: 04/15/2016

Notification under section 21 shall be submitted within one month from the time the authority has received a complete notification.



If the time limit referred to in the first subparagraph cannot be met within the same period, it shall inform the practitioner about the reason for the delay. The reason for the delay should be performed during the following month. Notification under section 21 must be submitted within two months of the reason for the delay has been rectified. Regulation (2016:158).



section 23/expires U: 2016-04-15/

If authorisation or approval authority

taken the measures referred to in paragraphs 21 and 22, shall not apply to

the requirement that a person must have been informed in accordance with paragraph 3 (b)

3 the first paragraph of the Act (1974:191) on the guarding of

obtaining authorisation and 4 a of the first subparagraph 3 the same

law to be approved. In addition, the person in this case

deemed to satisfy the conditions for the authorisation of temporary

activities and the conditions for approval by the temporary

work as set out in this regulation or in provisions

issued pursuant to the regulation.

Regulation (2009:312).



the entry into force of section 23/in: 2016-04-15/

The authorisation or approval authority shall notify the practitioner about the need for an aptitude test in accordance with paragraph 21 (2) (a) where it considers that there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications and the training required in Sweden for the activities that advance notification and that the difference is harmful to public health or safety and cannot be compensated for by the professional work experience or through knowledge, skills and competences achieved through lifelong learning and formally approved by the relevant bodies.



The authorisation or approval authority shall decide whether the provision of the services shall be permitted no later than one month from the date that a decision on the aptitude test has been taken.

Regulation (2016:158).



24 §/expires U: 2016-04-15/

The authorisation or approval authority may, by a

the competent authority of the State where the practitioner is or has

been active request information if the practitioner in accordance

with article 8 of the directive. Regulation (2009:312).



24 §/entry into force: 04/15/2016

If the authorisation or approval authority has not adopted the measures referred to in section 22 within the time limits specified therein, shall not apply to the requirement that a person must have been informed in accordance with paragraph 3 (b) 3 Act (1974:191) if security companies for obtaining authorisation and 4 a of the first subparagraph 3 the same law to be approved. In addition, the person in this case is deemed to meet the conditions for the authorisation of temporary activities and the criteria for approval for temporary work as set out in this


Regulation or the regulations adopted pursuant to the regulation. Regulation (2016:158).



section 25/expires U: 2016-04-15/

A notification referred to in paragraph 3 (b) and section 4 (a) the law

(1974:191) if security companies must be renewed annually, if

practitioner intends to continue temporarily exercise

the operations in Sweden. Regulation (2009:312).



section 25/entry into force: 04/15/2016

A notification referred to in paragraph 3 (b) and section 4 (a) the Act (1974:191) if security companies must be renewed annually, if the practitioner intends to continue temporarily exercise business in Sweden.



If the factual circumstances referred to in the documents annexed to an earlier advance notification is changed, the Professional provide complementary current documents.

Regulation (2016:158).



section 26/expires U: 2016-04-15/

The County Administrative Board of Stockholm, in the case of such

activities covered by the Act (1974:191) if

security companies be competent authority under the directive.

Regulation (2009:312).



26 section/entry into force: 04/15/2016

The County Administrative Board of Stockholm perform the tasks arising from the Regulation (2016:157) on the recognition of professional qualifications. Regulation (2016:158).



section 27/expire U:2016-04-15 by Regulation (2016:158)./

About the County Administrative Board of Stockholm explains that a

professionals no longer have authorization or no longer

is approved according to the 3 b and 4 a of the Act (1974:191) if

security firm, to the provincial government since the decision won

the force, inform the competent authority of the State where the

the practitioner is or has been active.

Regulation (2009:312).



section 28 of the police authority may, after consultation with interested

labour and industry associations announce additional

rules on the authorisation and approval and on conditions

for the activities covered by the Act (1974:191) if

security firm. The police may also notify the

the detailed rules necessary for the implementation of

that law and this regulation. Regulation (2014:1141).