GELSSA Gets Appellate Hearing on Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Lawsuit
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association argues the city’s civil fine scheme was not rationally related to a legitimate government interest.
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association argues the city’s civil fine scheme was not rationally related to a legitimate government interest.
Shannon Few takes the helm of the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) as of Feb. 1, 2024.
LOUD Security, an SSI 2021 Installer of the Year runner-up, credits a close connection to community for its successes.
Lawmakers passed a bill that overturns the ability for jurisdictions to fine alarm companies for false alarms that are triggered by end users.
The plaintiffs’ petition claims alarm companies do not get a hearing before being fined, which violates their due process rights.
The Eleventh Circuit Court wrote the ordinance is an economic regulation that “does not burden any suspect classification or fundamental right.”
The Electronic Security Association announced the decision to sunset the chartered program following a vote by its board at ESX.
GACP endorsed the SIAC model alarm ordinance because it believes false alarm ordinances should fine citizens instead of the alarm companies.
The false alarm ordinance also requires dealers to obtain a permit to operate in the city and to register their customers’ information with the city.
Security dealers must notify customers they are on a no-response list or if an alarm site is suspended for excessive false alarms.
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