The bill amends subsection 2 of section 37-17.3-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the state radio system and the associated service fees for law enforcement agencies accessing the North Dakota teletype system. It establishes a fee structure based on the population of counties, with specific percentages of a fee determined by the director. The bill specifies that city and county law enforcement departments will pay fees on a per terminal basis, while state general fund agencies will not incur any fees for accessing the system.

Key changes include the deletion of fixed monthly fee amounts and the introduction of a percentage-based fee structure for counties based on their population size. For instance, counties with populations of less than five thousand will pay fifteen percent of the fee established by the director, while those with populations of twenty-five thousand or more will pay seventy-four percent. This new structure aims to create a more equitable system for charging law enforcement agencies for their use of the teletype service.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 37-17.3-08
PREFILED: 37-17.3-08