The bill amends the licensing fee structure for the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners, specifically updating R.S. 37:3516(A)(1) and (2). Key changes include an increase in the examination fee for private investigator agencies and individual investigators from $50.00 to $100.00, as well as an increase in the reexamination fee from $25.00 to $50.00. Additionally, the initial license fee for private investigator agencies is raised from $250.00 to $300.00, and the annual renewal license fee is also increased from $250.00 to $300.00. For individual private investigators and apprentices, the initial license fee is increased from $100.00 to $150.00, and the annual renewal fee is similarly raised from $100.00 to $150.00.

These adjustments reflect the board's efforts to align licensing fees with current operational costs and ensure the sustainability of the regulatory framework governing private investigators in Louisiana. The bill aims to provide the board with the necessary resources to effectively oversee the profession while maintaining public safety and professional standards.

Statutes affected:
SB86 Original: 37:3516(A)(1)
SB86 Engrossed: 37:3516(A)(1)
SB86 Enrolled: 37:3516(A)(1)
SB86 Act : 37:3516(A)(1)