Draft chapter 38: Alarm Systems and False Alarms
§ 38.05 Penalties For False Alarms
The 2026 draft's § 38.05 beside the current code's § 38.05: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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2. Notification. Upon receipt of a false alarm, the
3. Service Charge for False Alarms. A service charge shall be made in accordance with the schedule as approved by
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Current code
§ 38.05 Penalties For False Alarms
1. A violation of this chapter will subject the person to an assessment of a service charge and/or a municipal infraction as set out in Chapter 3 of Tiffin’s Municipal Code.
2. Notification. Upon receipt of a false alarm, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office or Fire Department or the designee of either department shall mail notice to the owner of the alarm system as shown by the records of the City that the owner has 30 days from the date of mailing upon which to pay the required amount as calculated in subsection 3 of this section.
3. Service Charge for False Alarms. A service charge shall be made in accordance with the schedule as approved by Resolution of the City Council. Such amount shall be paid to the City Clerk within 30 days of notification of a false alarm. In the event the owner fails to pay the service charge as demanded, the City may file an action with the District Court seeking such payment.
2026 draft
§ 38.05 Penalties For False Alarms
1. A violation of this chapter will subject the person to an assessment of a service charge or a municipal infraction as set out in Chapter 3 of this Code.
2. Notification. Upon receipt of a false alarm, the County Sheriff’s Office or Fire Department or the designee of either department shall mail notice to the owner of the alarm system as shown by the records of the City that the owner has 30 days from the date of mailing upon which to pay the required amount as calculated in Subsection 3 of this section.
3. Service Charge for False Alarms. A service charge shall be made in accordance with the schedule as approved by resolution of the Council. Such amount shall be paid to the Clerk within 30 days of notification of a false alarm. In the event the owner fails to pay the service charge as demanded, the City may file an action with the District Court seeking such payment.
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