§ 597.23. Revocation of an Alarm Dealer License

(A)

The Director may revoke the license of any licensed alarm dealer for any of the following acts or omissions by the dealer:

(1)

Obtaining a license by making a false statement on the dealer's application;

(2)

Failing to appear before the Director when properly notified to do so pursuant to Section 597.23(b)(1);

(3)

Failing to notify the Division of changes in license information pursuant to Section 597.14(e);

(4)

Programming any dialer to connect directly to the 911 emergency response system;

(5)

Failing to maintain the records required by Section 597.22(a);

(6)

Failing to provide the records when requested as required by Section 597.22(a);

(7)

Failing to cooperate with a police officer, firefighter or license officer while inspecting an alarm system;

(8)

Threatening or attempting to intimidate any employee of the City of Columbus for actions taken in the enforcement of the provisions of Chapters 597;

(9)

Engaging in any other form of misconduct, which constitutes a departure from the generally accepted practices of alarm dealers or which demonstrates personal characteristics rendering a person unsuitable to operate as an alarm dealer.

(10)

Violating of any other provision of this Chapter.

(B)

A hearing shall be conducted by the Director to determine if an Alarm Dealer License shall be revoked. However, a hearing shall not be required in cases of automatic revocation caused by insurance cancellations as provided in Section 597.19(c).

(1)

The license holder shall be notified by certified mail or personal service at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of such hearing; and

(2)

The license holder shall have the right to counsel and the right to present evidence and testimony.

(C)

Provisions in Chapter 501.08(a), shall not apply to this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 1497-2017 , § 2, 6-19-2017; Ord. No. 2028-2018 , § 1, 7-23-2018)