The bill amends section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the requirements for criminal history record checks for applicants, employees, or petitioners seeking permits, licenses, registrations, employment, or adoption. It mandates that individuals must provide written consent, two sets of fingerprints, and any additional identifying information requested. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is designated as the sole entity responsible for receiving fingerprint submissions and responses from the FBI, with provisions for retaining fingerprints and identifying information under specific conditions. The bill also clarifies that the Bureau must provide responses from the FBI and any available statewide criminal history information to requesting agencies within three days of completing the checks.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for conducting criminal history checks for various licensing applications, including those for dietetic practice, emergency medical services personnel, and concealed weapons licenses. It specifies that certain boards and departments are exempt from conducting checks unless required and mandates that the Bureau perform checks for concealed weapons license applicants, including inquiries into the national instant criminal background check system. Applicants for concealed weapons licenses must provide written consent and fingerprints, with the individual taking the fingerprints allowed to charge a reasonable fee. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of the resulting criminal history information, except as otherwise provided by law. Notably, it replaces the term "person" with "individual" and includes provisions for charging fees related to fingerprinting and criminal history checks.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12-60-24