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. It establishes that each county and city law enforcement department accessing the North Dakota teletype system will pay a fee on a per terminal basis, while other law enforcement organizations and federal agencies will cover the full costs incurred by the division for the service. Notably, state general fund agencies will not incur any fees for accessing the system.

The bill also revises the fee structure for city and county law enforcement departments based on population size. The previous fixed monthly fees have been replaced with a percentage of a fee established by the director, which varies according to the population of the county. For instance, counties with populations of less than 5,000 will pay 15% of the established fee, while those with populations of 25,000 or more will pay 74%. This change aims to create a more equitable fee system based on the size of the jurisdiction.

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