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 Gainesville
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 21. POLICE
 Article IV. FALSE BURGLAR AND ROBBERY ALARMS

  § 21-61. Prohibited alarm devices.  

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  • (a)

    It is unlawful for a person to operate an alarm system equipped with an automatic dialing device programmed to connect directly to the city police department or public safety combined communications center. All automatic dialing systems shall communicate alarm notifications to a person who has accepted the responsibility of relaying the alarm or, to a business licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the relaying of alarm notifications. A fine shall be levied in accordance with the fee schedule established at Appendix A for violation of subsection (a) of this section.

    (b)

    It is unlawful for a person to use an alarm system that is programmed to send a "One Plus Panic Alarm". Alarm companies may continue to report alarms received from alarm systems programmed with the "One Plus Panic Alarm" feature prior to enactment of this article. After enactment of this article, any takeover or conversion as defined herein, or any inspection or modification of the alarm system, shall require the alarm company to remove the "One Plus Panic Alarm" program. A fine in accordance with the fee schedule established at Appendix A shall be levied against the alarm system contractor for violations of this section.

    (c)

    It is unlawful to use or install a single-action type holdup or panic alarm switch for activation. A holdup or panic alarm requires that a dual-action type switch be installed and used for activation. Alarm companies may continue to report alarms received from alarm systems equipped with single-action switch prior to enactment of this article. After enactment of this article, any takeover or conversion as defined herein, or any inspection or modification of alarm system, shall require the alarm company to remove the all single-action type, non-recessed button/switches used for activation. A fine in accordance with the fee schedule established at Appendix A shall be levied against the alarm system contractor for violations of this section.

(Ord. No. 030480, § 10, 11-24-03)