In these times all businesspeople are sensitive to increasing costs, but when Electronic Security came under DCJS regulation we understood that fees were designed to fund the staff necessary to provide not only basic records keeping and administration, but more importantly, investigation and compliance.  These duties have markedly declined in recent years, and the instances of outright flaunting of the law have mushroomed.  Without some assurances of dramatically increased investigation and auditing, the industry will object to any fee increases.

An equally important consideration must be given to the lower wage employee whose registration renewal and training costs are significant.  A $20 additional fee to renew in person or by mail will be regressive.  A $5 fee such as levied by DMV and other Agencies would be more reasonable.