20-307. Terms of permit and renewal.
   (1)   Alarm system permits shall expire on June 30 of each year.
   (2)   Those alarm users whose systems have not been the source of more than three false alarms in the previous twelve month period shall have their permit automatically renewed without further application and shall have their annual renewal fee waived.
   (3)   An alarm system permit shall automatically terminate upon any change of principal, or protected premises. No permit may be transferred to another principal, or protected premises. No refunds will be given on termination or suspension of any permit for any reason.
   (4)   Renewal permits shall be dated July 1st. The renewal application shall contain the principal's signed statement that there have been no changes in principal, or protected premises.
   (5)   Permits shall not be renewed if outstanding fines, fees or late charges which have been incurred as a result of the use of the system have not been paid. If the fines, fees or late charges are being processed through administrative channels or court system, then a permit may be issued or renewed.
   (6)   Any alarm user who operates an alarm system without first obtaining a permit as required by this section, or who, after having a permit revoked or suspended and after exhausting his rights of appeal fails to disconnect his alarm system, shall be in violation of this chapter.
(1970 Code, § 13-513, as amended by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002)