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 for various population brackets and the insertion of a percentage-based fee structure. For example, counties with populations of less than 5,000 will pay fifteen percent of the fee established by the director, while those with populations of 25,000 or more will pay seventy-four percent. This new structure aims to create a more equitable fee system based on the size of the county, rather than fixed dollar amounts.

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