Required disclosures by private search parties. (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

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(a) That the private search party is not acting in connection with a governmental body; and

(b) The nature of the private search party’s involvement in the effort to locate the missing person.

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

(a) Intends to charge a fee for the private search party’s services or assistance;

(b) Intends to request donations for the private search party’s services or assistance; or

(c) Intends to derive profit from any production made in connection with the private search party’s services or assistance. [2025 c.200 §3]