(a) In this section, “agency equipment” means a badge, clothing, or other equipment that:
(1) belongs to a private detective agency; and
(2) bears the name, trade name, or trademark of the private detective agency.
(b) If a private detective agency issues agency equipment for use by an individual who is associated with or employed by the agency, the individual shall return the agency equipment to the agency within 10 days after:
(1) the termination of the individual’s association or employment with the agency; or
(2) the written request of an authorized representative of the agency.