PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS: Provides for an increase in licensing fees for private investigators. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/24)

This bill increases the licensing fees for private investigators and apprentice investigators in Louisiana. The changes raise costs for applying, taking exams, and obtaining or renewing licenses for both agencies and individual investigators. Specifically, fees for initial and annual renewals for agencies go up by $50, while fees for individuals and apprentices increase by $50. These adjustments apply to the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners and affect anyone seeking to operate as a licensed private investigator in the state.