(a) Any person denied the issuance of an alarm license, or any alarm user whose license has been revoked or renewal of same has been denied, or any alarm user who has been charged an administrative fee for an alarm notification or any alarm user who has been deemed to have had a false alarm may, within ten (10) days of such action, appeal to Alarm Administrator by filing with the Alarm Administrator a signed written statement briefly setting forth the grounds for appeal. The Alarm Administrator shall schedule a public hearing and notify the appellant by regular U.S. mail. The appellant may appear before the Alarm Administrator in person or by his attorney. The Alarm Administrator shall record the proceedings, hear testimony, receive evidence and administer an oath or affirmation to witnesses. The Alarm Administrator need not strictly adhere to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure but may employ such rules as practicable in the interest of fairness and time.
(b) The Alarm Administrator shall render a written decision of the appeal within thirty (30) days of the hearing which shall include the reasons for denying or granting of the appeal. All decisions of the Alarm Administrator are final and may be appealed pursuant to Chapter 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(c) In any appeal initiated under the section, the burden of proof shall be on the appellant to demonstrate the decision rendered pursuant to this section was made in error and contrary to this chapter.
(d) The Law Director shall advise the Alarm Administrator on all questions of law or procedure and may be present at appeals to present rebuttal evidence as necessary.
(Ord. 2006-110. Passed 9-14-06.)