Summary
In Section R156-63b-102, the definitions of "approved basic education and training program", "approved basic firearms training program", and "instructor" are clarified, and the term "trainer" is defined to have the same meaning as "instructor". The definitions of "corporate officer" and "qualifying agent" are further defined and clarified in accordance with the Security Personnel Licensing Act as amended by H.B. 425 (2017), to ensure consistency and proper enforcement of the rule. Formatting changes are also made throughout for clarification. In Section R156-63b-302a, the proposed amendments update the terms used to refer to the persons from whom a fingerprint card is required, and make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-302b, the proposed amendments update the terms used to refer to training programs, and make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-302c, the proposed amendments update the terms used to refer to approved basic firearms training programs. In Section R156-63b-302d, the proposed amendments update the references to examinations. In Section R156-63b-302f, the proposed amendments make conforming changes in accordance with Subsection 75-10-509(1) and Section 76-10-509.4, to provide that an armored car security officer must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submitting an application for licensure. In Section R156-63b-302g, the proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification, and update the terms used to refer to those who participate in ownership or operation of an armored car company, such as a "corporate officer", in accordance with the Security Personnel Licensing Act as amended by H.B. 425 (2017). In Section R156-63b-302h, the proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-601, the proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-602, the proposed amendments: 1) clarify the materials needed for a training program to be reviewed and approved by the Division; 2) put the responsibility for reporting qualified instructors on the individual or entity using the instructor; and 3) make formatting changes throughout for clarification. In Section R156-63b-603, the proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-604, the proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification. In Section R156-63b-607, the proposed amendments update the terms used to refer to those persons who shall not participate in ownership or operation of an armored car company, in conformance with the requirements of the Security Personnel Licensing Act as amended by H.B. 425 (2017). Formatting changes are also made for clarification. In Section R156-63b-610, the proposed amendments add "hazardous chemical release" to the list of topics required in an armored car company's operational procedures manual. In Section R156-63b-612, these proposed amendments make formatting changes for clarification. In addition, the proposed new Subsection R156-63b-612(2) was considered and recommended by the Security Services Licensing Board and security associations, to implement the following reporting procedures for an on-duty discharge of a firearm by a licensed armored car security officer: 1) the licensee is required to report the discharge within 24 hours to the licensee's employer (or if none, to the Division); 2) an employer is required to give the Division written notice of the discharge within 72 hours of being notified or becoming aware of a firearm discharge; and 3) the qualifying agent over the licensee, is required to appear before the Security Services Licensing Board. Formatting changes are also made throughout for clarification of existing notification requirements.