House Bill No. by Representative Muscarello aims to amend and reenact specific provisions of R.S. 37:3286 concerning private contract security companies. The bill introduces a new fee schedule for company licenses, guard registrations, and instructor licenses, significantly increasing the fees for initial applications and renewals. For instance, the initial company license fee is set at $500, while the renewal fee is $410. Additionally, guard registration fees are established at $75 for initial registration and $65 for renewals. The bill also includes new miscellaneous fees, such as a $60 examination fee and a $30 fee for status changes, transfers, or reinstatements.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the board display a publicly accessible fee schedule on its website, detailing all fees charged, including administrative fees, along with the statutory or regulatory authority for those fees. The existing fees outlined in R.S. 37:3286(A)(1)(c) through (f), (2)(c) through (f), and (3)(d) through (k) are repealed, and the new fee structure will supersede previous administrative fees upon enactment. The method of payment is also updated to allow for electronic payments in addition to checks.

Statutes affected:
HB157 Original: 37:3286(A)(1)
HB157 Engrossed: 37:3286(A)(1)
HB157 Reengrossed: 37:3286(A)(1)
HB157 Enrolled: 37:3286(A)(1)