Bill > HB1096

This bill amends Section 57-40.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing the fee collection procedure for assessed communications service providers. The key change reduces the maximum percentage of fees that a provider can retain for administrative costs and database management from 5% to 2.5%. This means that communications service providers (companies that provide telephone or communication services) can now keep up to 2.5% of the collected fees to cover their administrative expenses and 911 database management costs, which is a reduction from the previous 5% allowance. The bill maintains the existing payment timeline, requiring providers to pay the collected fees within 30 days, with an exception for providers with fewer than 10 subscribers in a jurisdiction, who may continue to pay their fees quarterly. The amendment appears to be aimed at ensuring more of the collected fees are directed toward their intended purpose by limiting the administrative retention percentage.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1096.html