Implementation of this bylaw and the conducting of fingerprint-based
criminal record background checks by the Town shall be in accordance
with all applicable laws, regulations, and Town policies, including,
but not limited to, the Town's policy applicable to licensing-related
criminal record background check, which shall include record retention
and confidentiality requirements. The Town shall not disseminate the
results of fingerprint-based criminal background checks except as
may be provided by law, regulation, and Town policy. The Town shall
not disseminate criminal record information received from the FBI
to unauthorized persons or entities.
The fee charged by the Police Department for the purpose of
conducting fingerprint-based criminal record background checks shall
be $100 for each fingerprinting and criminal history check. A portion
of the fee, as specified in MGL c. 6, § 172B 1/2, shall
be deposited into the Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust
Fund, and the remainder of the fee may be retained by the Town for
costs associated with the administration of the fingerprinting system.
This bylaw shall take effect after compliance with MGL c. 40,
§ 32, has been met.