§ 40-6. Suspension of permit.

(a)

When grounds as hereafter provided exist, the sheriff may determine to suspend a permit. Suspension of permits shall be for a maximum of three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days. Notification to the sheriff by use of the alarm system by the permittee during a suspension of permit shall be a violation of this chapter. The following shall constitute grounds for suspension of an alarm permit:

(1)

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

A false statement on the permit application.

(3)

Failure of the permittee or the permittee's representative to respond to the scene of an alarm within forty-five (45) minutes after being requested by the sheriff, and/or rendering necessary service. Necessary service shall include but not be limited to the opening of the premises so that it may be searched.

(4)

Twelve (12) or more false alarms during any period of six (6) consecutive calendar months.

(5)

Failure to pay within sixty (60) days of notification any civil penalty pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2644, § 6, 11-17-87)