The Department of Public Safety shall implement a procedure for computerized fingerprinting by means of an inkless fingerprint scanning device which will allow every applicant for an original, renewal or replacement driver license or identification card who so desires to submit to fingerprinting for the purposes of proof of identity and to ensure the security of the driver license or identification card issued to the applicant. Nothing in this section shall be construed to compel any applicant to submit to fingerprinting. The custodial parent or guardian of any minor under eighteen (18) years of age shall authorize the fingerprinting of the minor by signing a form that shall be developed for the program by the Department. No minor shall be fingerprinted unless a signed authorization form is in the possession of the Department. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Laws 2001, HB 1308, c. 361, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2001.