Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - DPSST Amended Proposed Rules for the Private Security Entity Licensing Program OAR 259 Division 59

OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

 

DPSST filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. You are invited to review and submit comments on the proposed rule changes.

RULE FILING CAPTION: PROPOSED RULES for the DPSST Private Security Entity Licensing Program (Amended, 2nd Time Filing).

ADOPTING: OAR 259-059-0010, 259-059-0020, 259-059-0030, 259-059-0040, 259-059-0050, 259-059-0060, 259-059-0070, 259-059-0080, 259-059-0090, 259-059-0095, 259-059-0100, 259-059-0110, 259-059-0120, 259-059-0130, 259-059-0140, 259-059-0150, 259-059-0160, 259-059-0170, 259-059-0180, 259-059-0190, 259-059-0200, 259-059-0300, 259-059-0310, 259-059-0400, 259-059-0410, 259-059-0420, 259-059-0430, and 259-059-0440.

RULE OVERVIEW: This is the 2nd proposed rule change filing for the new Private Security Entity Licensing Program that goes into effect January 1, 2024. These proposed rules have been amended after receipt of public comment from the first proposed rule change. The changes are described in the rule summary section for each rule and can be found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking posted on the DPSST website. Please see the link provided below.

DPSST adopted these rules as temporary rules on December 1, 2023. Private security entities may submit applications for licensure now. The temporary rules are in effect until the proposed rules can be adopted permanently.

House Bill 2527 (2021 Legislative Session) establishes a licensing requirement for entities that employ private security providers and provide private security services. Beginning January 1, 2024, private security entities must obtain a license from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) to operate as a private security entity. These rules implement the licensing requirements found in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 181A.900 to 181A.918 and establish processes for the DPSST Private Security Entity Licensing Program.

WEBSITE: Please visit the DPSST website at https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/Pages/Rules.aspx to review the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact and the Proposed Rules (new language underlined in bold text and deleted language in strikethrough text).

HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENT: You are invited to submit written comments on the proposed rules, including fiscal impacts, to the email or mailing address below. Written comments must be received by January 22, 2024.

 

E-MAIL:       Jennifer.Howald@dpsst.oregon.gov

                      Subject: Public Comment for OAR 259-059 Private Security Entity License

 

or MAIL:       Jennifer Howald

Rules Coordinator, DPSST

RE: Public Comment for OAR 259-059 Private Security Entity License

4190 Aumsville Hwy SE

Salem, OR 97317

 

RULE HEARING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORAL COMMENT: You may provide comment verbally during the rulemaking hearings hosted by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Persons who want to provide comment during the hearing need to join the meeting no later than 15 minutes after the start time.

There are 2 hearings scheduled: 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 P.M. Use this link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting online. Meeting ID Number: 280 709 897 681 Meeting password: dVzxBT ~OR~ Phone Number: 503-446-4951 Phone Conference ID Number: 355 959 418#

Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:00 A.M. Use this link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting online. Meeting ID Number: 260 668 101 955 Meeting password: 3bCHE5 ~OR~ Phone Number: 503-446-4951 Phone Conference ID Number: 438 275 518# ~OR~ Attend In Person: DPSST, Room A235 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem, Oregon 97317

*Optional: E-mail Jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov to request an emailed copy of the link to the meeting and/or to sign-up in advance to make comments.