§ 28-77. Appeals.

(a)

An alarm user may appeal the assessment of a fine, suspension, or request reinstatement to the alarm administrator. An appeal fee of $25.00 will accompany the appeal by the alarm user. Appeal fees will be returned to alarm user if the appeal is upheld. The filing of an appeal with the alarm administrator stays the assessment of the fine or suspension until the alarm administrator makes a final decision. The alarm user shall file written appeal to the alarm administrator by setting forth the reasons for the appeal within ten days after the receipt of the fine.

(b)

If the alarm administrator denies the issuance or renewal of an alarm registration, the alarm administrator shall send written notice of the action and a statement of the right to an appeal to either the applicant or alarm user and the alarm company.

(c)

A second level of appeal is available to the alarm review board in cases where the alarm user is not satisfied with the decision reached at a lower level.

(1)

The applicant or alarm user or the alarm company on behalf of the alarm user may appeal the decision of the alarm administrator to the alarm review board by filing a written request for a review setting forth the reasons for the appeal within 20 days after receipt of the notice from the alarm administrator.

(2)

The alarm review board shall conduct a formal hearing and consider the evidence by any interested person(s). The board shall make its decision on the basis of preponderance of evidence presented at the hearing. The board must render a decision within 30 days after the request for an appeal hearing is filed. The board shall affirm or reverse the assessment of the fine. The decision of the board is final as to administrative remedies of the county.

(3)

Filing of a request for appeal shall stay the action by the alarm administrator requiring payment of a fine, until the alarm review board has completed the review. If a request for appeal is not made within the 20-day period, the action of the alarm administrator is final.

(Ord. of 6-5-00, § 9)