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• SECTION 15. APPEAL FROM DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERMIT. (A) If the Alarm Administrator denies the issuance or renewal of a permit, or suspends or revokes a permit, he or she shall send written notice of his action and a statement of the right to an appeal, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to both the applicant of alarm use and the alarm business. A copy will also be sent to the Sheriff for notification and processing. The applicant or alarm user may appeal the decision of the Alarm Administrator to the Alarm Review Board by filing a written request for a review to the Sheriff setting forth the reasons for the appeal within twenty (20) days after receipt of the notice from the Alarm Administrator. An alarm business may submit the request for review on behalf of an alarm user. Filing of a request for appeal shall stay the action by the Alarm Administrator suspending or revoking a permit until the Board has completed its review. If a request for appeal is not made within the twenty (20) day period, the action of the Alarm Administrator is final. (B) The Alarm Review Board shall conduct a formal hearing and consider the evidence by any interested person(s). The board shall make ifs decision on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing including, but not limited to, certification that alarm users have been retrained, that a defective part has been repaired or replaced, or that the cause of the false alarm has been otherwise determined and corrected. The Board reserves the right to summon a representative of the alarm company to verify the above, protecting both the alarm user and the alram company from any misrepresentation. The Board must render a written decision within thirty (30) days after the request for an appeal hearing is filed. The Board shall affirm, reverse, or modify the action of the Alarm Administrator. The decision of the Board is final as to administrative remedies with the county. SECTION 16. REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT. A person whose alarm permit has been revoked may be issued a new permit if the person: (1) submits an updated application, and; (2) pays or otherwise resolves, all citations and fines, and; (3) submits a notarized certification from an alarm business, that complies with the requirements of this article, stating that the alarm system has been inspected and repaired (if necessary) by the alarm business. SECTION 17. ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION; COLLECTION OF FINES AND FEES (A) (A) The Ordinance shall be administered by the Sheriffs Office who shall be responsible for the issuance of all permits, administration of all funds collected and enforcement of the ordinance guidelines. (B) A Trust Fund shall be established by the Sheriff's Office to administer all monies received thru the issuance of Alarm Permits. Revenue received shall be used only for the administration of this Ordinance. SECTION 18. VIOLATIONS. (A) A person commits an offense if he violates by commission or omission any provision of this article that imposes upon him a duty or responsibility and is subject to a fine not more than $500.00 for each offense. (B) There will be a ninety (90) day grace period from the effective date to educate users and the alarm industry once the ordinance is passed. No fees shall be collected during this period. MARCH 23, 1999 33 • BOOK 103 PAGE 7 7