1. (1) A private search party, before engaging in efforts to locate a missing person, shall disclose to an immediate family member of the missing person, verbally and in writing:

   1. (a) That the private search party is not acting in connection with a governmental body; and
   2. (b) The nature of the private search party’s involvement in the effort to locate the missing person.

2. (2) A private search party shall notify an immediate family member of the missing person, verbally and in writing, if the private search party:

   1. (a) Intends to charge a fee for the private search party’s services or assistance;
   2. (b) Intends to request donations for the private search party’s services or assistance; or
   3. (c) Intends to derive profit from any production made in connection with the private search party’s services or assistance.

[2025 c.200 §3]