HB3003: Criminal Justice Services, Department of; adds certain definitions, requirements, & clarifications .

Chief Patron

Del. Jim Scott (D-53)

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Department of Criminal Justice Services.  Increases  the membership of the Private Security Services Advisory Board from 13 to 14 by adding a licensed bail enforcement agent.  The bill also (i) adds a definition for "DCJS Authorized Service Partner" and "school director," (ii) requires certification of compliance agents, detector canine handler examiners, and school directors for private security services training schools, (iii) clarifies the exemption from licensure for attorneys, certified public accountants, professional engineers, and architects or their employees if they are performing private security services regulated by the Department, and (iv) adds to the unlawful conduct provision procuring or assisting another to procure a registration, certification, or license through theft, fraud, or other illegal means. In addition the bill removes the option for a private security services business or training school to provide a cash or surety bond to the Department prior to operation. Such entities will have to provide evidence of a policy of liability insurance. The bill also removes obsolete transitional provisions and makes several technical amendments.

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