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Private Investigative and Security Board seeks fee increases to address backlog, hire staff and explore online licensing
Summary
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2051 from the North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board proposing higher licensing and training fees to fund a part‑time administrative assistant, clear application backlogs and investigate an electronic application system. The board is self‑funded and said reserves have been drawn down.
The Senate Industry and Business Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2051 from the North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board, which asked lawmakers to authorize higher maximum fees to cover operating shortfalls, hire part‑time administrative help and fund possible modernization of licensing systems.
John Shorey, executive director of the board, told the committee the bill would change categories of fees under the board's statutory authority and convert the private security training certificate from a one‑time $25 fee to an initial $60 fee with a $60 renewal and a $20 late fee. "The Board found this was not a very effective method of handling trainer and instructor renewals...we are processing these renewal applications currently with…
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