8.08.090   Severability.
   A.   If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
   B.   The city shall be under no duty or obligation to a subscriber or to any other person by reason of the provision of this chapter or the exercise of privileges of a subscriber hereunder, including but not limited to any defects in any alarm system or any delays in transmission or response to any alarm.
   C.   It is unlawful and punishable as provided in Section 8.08.110 for any person to engage in the alarm business within the city without having first obtained a business license from the licensing authority.
   D.   Alarm company operators must have filed with the state Department of Consumer Affairs and be in compliance with all provisions regarding the licensing of alarm agents and responding alarm agents. (Prior code § 4509)