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Rh CHAPTER 229

HOUSE BILL NO. 1221

(Representatives Rick C. Becker, Johnston, Kiefert, Louser, Schreiber-Beck)

(Senators Luick, Robinson)

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 29-29.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of confidential informants; to amend and reenact section 12-63-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the peace officer standards and training board; and to provide a penalty.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 12-63-04 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:

12-63-04. Board - Powers - Duties - Authority.

The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, and approve the examinations for licensing under this chapter.

1. The board shall:

a. Prescribe the criteria for certification of basic, advanced, and specialized peace officer training curriculum, instructors, and schools;

b. Certify curriculum, instructors, schools, and officers that have met the training certification criteria;

c. Establish the curriculum for basic and advanced peace officer training; and

d. Prescribe minimum standards of sidearm training and certification for peace officers before they may carry a sidearm.

2. The board shall keep records and minutes necessary to carry out its functions. The board may:

a. Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the board.

b. Examine, under oath, any applicant for licensing.

c. Examine, under oath, any licensed peace officer during a hearing to suspend, revoke, or to not renew a license of a peace officer.

d. Adopt rules relating to the professional conduct of peace officers and to implement the requirements of this chapter, including rules relating to professional licensure, continuing education, and ethical standards of practice, for persons holding a license to practice peace officer duties.