This bill amends and reenacts several provisions of Louisiana's law regarding private contract security companies, specifically focusing on the fee structure associated with licensing and registration. Key changes include the introduction of new fee amounts for company licenses, guard registrations, and instructor licenses. For instance, the initial company license fee is set at $500, while the renewal fee is $410. Additionally, guard registration fees have been adjusted to $75 for initial registration and $65 for renewals. The bill also establishes new miscellaneous fees, such as a $60 examination fee and a $30 fee for status changes 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. This schedule is to be regularly updated in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill repeals several existing fee provisions and clarifies that the newly established fees will supersede previous administrative fees upon enactment, while also ensuring that any future fees imposed will not be affected by this legislation unless specified by law.

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)
HB157 Act 309: 37:3286(A)(1)