S710 - Department of Public Safety Agency Changes. (SL 2025-51)

Overview: Part II of S.L. 2025‑51 (Senate Bill 710) makes the following changes to the Private Protective Services Board (Board):

• Clarifies the types of trainee permits available that can be issued by the Board.
• Provides that the private protective services profession can involve services provided to the government.
• Authorizes the Board to charge a fee up to $100 for an application for approval of a continuing legal education course.
• Modifies G.S. 74C‑11, which governs probationary employees and registration of regular employees, to regulate security guard and patrol companies and armored car companies.
• Expands the grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, registration, or permit.
• Modifies G.S. 74C‑13, which governs firearm registration permits for private protective services, to apply generally to licensees.

This Part became effective October 1, 2025.