HB 1275

Abstract

Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Provides for the regulation of canine handlers through the issuance of canine handler authorization cards and the regulation of canine trainers through the issuance of canine trainer authorization cards issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides for the licensure as private detectives and private security contractors, without examination, of any person who has been providing canine odor detection services since January 1, 2005. Changes the membership of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Board from 11 members to 13 by adding one licensed private detective who provides canine odor detection services and one licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services. Makes other changes. Amends the Animal Welfare Act to exempt private detective agencies and private security agencies licensed under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004 that provide guard dog or canine odor detection services from the Act. Effective January 1, 2008.