SB 0048 Requires security guards and security guard firms to be licensed by the Department of Insurance
Sponsor:Coleman
LR Number:0031S.03I Fiscal Note:0031-03
Committee:Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations
Last Action:04/02/03 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Journal page:
Industrial Relations Committee
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Effective Date:August 28, 2003
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SB 48 - This act requires all private security guards and security guard firms to be licensed by the Department of Insurance.

This act requires security firms providing patrol, watchman, guard, armored car and bodyguard services to be licensed. A licensee must be at least 18 years old, a citizen of United States, of good moral character, and has not been convicted of a felony. The licensee must also have completed 30 hours of classroom training and passed a written examination approved by the Department. Each applicant must complete an approved, 20 hour firearm training course. Individuals wishing to be security guards must meet the same type of requirements for employment as firms.

A security firm must also be bonded or insured. The act also gives rule making authority to the Department of Insurance.
SARAH MORROW