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SEC. 12B-14.   SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM; VIDEO RECORDING AND STORAGE.
   (a)   A registrant shall provide, maintain, and operate at least three color digital high-resolution surveillance cameras in the convenience store in compliance with this subsection.
      (1)   Each camera must be capable of providing a digital image with a minimum resolution of two megapixels, a minimum aspect ratio of 1920 horizontal pixels by 1080 vertical pixels, and a minimum frame rate of 15 frames per second.
      (2)   One camera must be positioned to provide coverage of the cash register or other area where money is exchanged. The second camera must be positioned to provide a clear and identifiable full frame view of the face of each individual filmed entering the main public entrance of the store. The third camera must be positioned to provide a clear and identifiable full frame of view of the face of each individual filmed exiting the main public exit of the store. The coverage of the cameras required by this paragraph must remain unobstructed by any display, sign, or other item.
      (3)   Each camera must be operating at all times, including hours when the store is not open for business. Each camera must be operated in a fixed position and not in a panning motion.
      (4)   Each camera must display the date and time of each recording.
      (5)   A sign stating "STORE IS UNDER CAMERA SURVEILLANCE," in letters at least two inches high, must be posted at each public entrance and exit of the convenience store and must be readable from inside and outside the store.
   (b)   A registrant shall provide for video recording and storage in compliance with this subsection.
      (1)   One or more digital video recording devices must be used to record images from each surveillance camera in the convenience store. Each recording device must be kept in a secured location that is remote from the surveillance cameras.
      (2)   The video recording devices must be designed, equipped, and operated, at a minimum, to digitally record images from the surveillance cameras every time motion occurs in the convenience store, whether or not the store is open for business.
      (3)   All digital video recordings must be maintained for at least 30 days.
      (4)   A digital video recording must be made available to the director and to the chief or any other peace officer for viewing as soon as possible after being requested. A copy of a digital video recording must be provided to the director and to the chief or any other peace officer within 72 hours after being requested. (Ord. Nos. 27293; 31867)