(B) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, upon request, may submit the fingerprints collected by agencies authorized to conduct fingerprint background checks or any information regarding the fingerprints stored, including arrests, convictions, dispositions, and warrants, for determinations including, but not limited to, employment, licensing, suitability, certification, and permitting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Next Generation Identification program. (C) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation may retain collected fingerprints and search any retained fingerprints at a later date pursuant to an appropriate inquiry. (D) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division may charge a reasonable fee for the collection and retention of the fingerprints.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
(B) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, upon request, may submit the fingerprints collected by agencies authorized to conduct fingerprint background checks or any information regarding the fingerprints stored, including arrests, convictions, dispositions, and warrants, for determinations including, but not limited to, employment, licensing, suitability, certification, and permitting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Next Generation Identification program. (C) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation may retain collected fingerprints and search any retained fingerprints at a later date pursuant to an appropriate inquiry. (D) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division may charge a reasonable fee for the collection and retention of the fingerprints.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
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