Senate Bill No. 125, introduced by Senator Owen, amends the existing law regarding the licensure and regulation of explosives in Louisiana. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 40:1472.3(E)(3)(c) to change the language concerning the costs associated with background checks for individuals seeking to be licensed as dealer-distributors, users, blasters, or handlers of explosives. The previous requirement for applicants to bear the costs of processing Louisiana State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint cards has been deleted, and in its place, the bill inserts a requirement that applicants will now be responsible for the costs incurred by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for conducting background investigations and criminal history records checks.

This legislative change aims to streamline the licensing process for explosives while ensuring that the financial responsibility for background checks remains with the applicants. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB125 Original: 40:3(E)(3)