The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update the requirements for professional employer services licensure, the handling of confidential records, and the fees associated with notarial acts and trade name registrations. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for professional employer organizations to provide their taxpayer or employer identification number in their licensure application. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for notaries public, allowing them to charge a travel fee and a technology fee under specific conditions, while also establishing penalties for charging excessive fees.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the registration process for trade names, including a fee structure for original registrations and renewals, and mandates that the Secretary of State notify registrants of impending expirations in a prescribed manner. It also clarifies the conditions under which trade names may be canceled, including the requirement for notice to registrants in cases of misrepresentation. The bill aims to streamline processes and enhance transparency in the administration of these services while ensuring compliance with updated legal standards.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 43-55-03, 43-55-09, 44-06.1-20, 44-06.1-28, 47-25-04, 47-25-07, 54-09-04
Adopted by the Senate Industry and Business Committee: 43-55-03, 43-55-09, 44-06.1-20, 44-06.1-28, 47-25-04, 47-25-07, 54-09-04
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 43-55-03, 43-55-09, 44-06.1-20, 44-06.1-28, 47-25-04, 47-25-07, 54-09-04
Enrollment: 43-55-03, 43-55-09, 44-06.1-20, 44-06.1-28, 47-25-04, 47-25-07, 54-09-04