Any person who has been invoiced pursuant to Section 707.02 may request, in writing, within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice, a hearing by the Police Chief, Fire Chief or his/her designee for the purpose of presenting evidence that an unnecessary alarm did not occur, or that the person invoiced is not the alarm system user. Upon the establishment by the Police Department or Fire Department of a prima facie case supporting the invoice, the burden of proof shall shift to the person who requested the hearing. The rules of evidence applicable to courts of law shall not be strictly applied.
If the Police Chief, Fire Chief or his/her designee determines, by a preponderance of the evidence, finds that an unnecessary alarm did not occur, or that the person invoiced pursuant to Section 707.02 is not the alarm system user, then the charges shall be voided, otherwise the charges shall be due and payable.
(Ord. 2006-63. Passed 2-7-07.)