HB 746 Summary

• Revises the Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act to clarify terminology, expand licensing requirements, and authorize the State Fire Marshal with subpoena power for enforcement.

• Requires individuals engaged in alarm contracting to hold appropriate valid licenses (Class A for companies, Class B/C/D/H/T for individuals) issued by the State Fire Marshal; establishes Class H (Helper) and Class T (Apprentice) license categories.

• Increases licensing fees: Class A company license from $350 to $450, individual licenses from $50 to $150, and license change fee from $25 to $50; maintains $200 annual renewal fee for Class A and $50 for individual licenses.

• Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation (maximum $1,000,000 for related violations within one year) and creates misdemeanor penalties of up to $1,000 fine or one year imprisonment for knowingly violating licensing requirements.

• Adds exemptions for locksmiths and garage door installation companies installing battery-operated access control devices; expands definition of electronic protective systems to include electronic access control systems and video surveillance systems.