SECTION CONTENT

19-31, 32         

• Sets forth the purpose and intent and provides all relevant definitions of word and phrases used. 

19-33, 34     

• Establishes that a permit is required for all police alarms.  There is no fee for the permit.  Permits are valid indefinitely unless revoked.  Creates the application form and specifies the information required on the application.  Requires three persons who can be contacted in an emergency or to reset an activated alarm. 

19-35  

• Establishes a $300.00 fine for each alarm activation at a premise that does not have a valid permit. 

19-36     

• Requires the alarm user to update permit information within 14 days of the required information becoming outdated or inaccurate. 

19-37              

• Prohibits the transfer of the alarm permit. 

19-38              

• Regulates the use of audible outside alarms and requires automatic reset after 10 minutes of any audible outside alarm. 

19-39               

• Prohibits automatic dialers connected directly to 911 lines. 

19-40              

• Prohibits knowingly activating a false alarm. 

19-41                

• Establishes a fine structure for more than two false alarms during a calendar year as follows: 

                        3^rd false alarm                                          $ 25 fine

                        4^th-5^th false alarm                                     $ 50 fine per false alarm

                        6^th-9^th false alarm                                     $100 fine per false alarm

                        10^th and subsequent false alarms             $300 fine per false alarm 

19-42                

• Provides for revocation of permit after ten false alarms. Provides for revocation of permit for non-payment of fines.  Establishes a $300 fine for each false alarm after revocation of permit.  Provides for appeal process and criteria for reinstatement of permit.

19-43               

• Requires prior notice when testing alarm equipment. 

19-44, 45         

• Liability and sever ability clauses. 

19-46              

• Sets forth penalties for violations of provisions of the ordinance not having a fine structure already attached.  

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