(a) An alarm company, an alarm permit holder or a person in control of an alarm system commits an offense if he or she violates by commission or omission any provision of this chapter that imposes upon him or her a duty or responsibility.
(b) A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion of a day during which the violation is committed, continued or permitted, and each offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 but not less than:
(1) Two hundred dollars upon first conviction; and
(2) Two hundred fifty dollars for the second and each subsequent conviction.
(c) In addition to prohibiting or requiring certain conduct of individuals, it is the intent of this chapter to hold a corporation, partnership or other association criminally responsible for acts or omissions performed by an agent acting in behalf of the corporation, partnership or other association, and within the scope of his or her employment. A person or business utilizing an alarm system shall maintain at each alarm site a complete set of written operating instructions for each alarm system. Special codes, combinations or passwords must not be included in these instructions.
(Ord. 15750, § 1, passed 11-18-2003)