§ 62-32-321. Counties and Municipalities
Counties and municipalities are prohibited from offering services as alarm systems contractors to the general public except as follows: Counties and municipalities may provide those services that would normally be provided by an alarm systems contractor for facilities that are wholly owned and occupied by that county or municipality; and Counties and municipalities may provide […]
§ 62-32-322. Cancellation of Contract for Alarm System Services
An owner of residential property, that serves as the owner’s primary residence, may cancel a contract between the owner and an alarm systems contractor for the provision of alarm system services when the term of the contract is for a period longer than two (2) years by giving thirty-days’ written notice to the alarm systems […]
§ 62-32-303. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alarm system” means any mechanical, electrical or electronic system, or any combination of those systems, designed to: Record, view, monitor, protect against, avoid or reduce the probability of personal or property loss or injury resulting from fire, smoke, heat, burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage or other […]
§ 62-32-304. Prohibited Activities — Requirements
No person shall engage in or hold out as engaging in the business of an alarm systems contractor without first being certified in accordance with this part. No person shall do business under this part unless the business entity has in its employ a qualifying agent who meets the requirements for licensing by the board […]
§ 62-32-305. Exclusions From Requirements of Part
The following persons, firms, associations or corporations are specifically excluded from the requirements of this part: Equipment manufacturers not providing direct sales, monitoring or installation of service to system end users; Telephone installers/dealers not providing direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems; Equipment distributors or suppliers not offering sales, monitoring or installation […]
§ 62-32-306. Board for Licensing Alarm Systems Contractors
There is created a state board for licensing alarm systems contractors, called the “board” in this part. The board shall be composed of five (5) members, to be appointed by the governor. At least one (1) member shall be a person who is not engaged in the contracting business in any county of this state. […]
§ 62-32-307. Powers and Duties of Board — Registration of Persons Employed by Alarm Systems Contractors — Reciprocal Agreements
In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the board shall promulgate rules that may be reasonably necessary to implement and administer this part in an efficient and effective manner, including rules to require submission of reports and information by certified companies, licensees and registrants under this part. The […]
§ 62-32-308. Board Members — Qualifications — Terms — Vacancies — Removal
Each member of the board shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and of good moral character. Each member shall be of recognized standing in the alarm contracting business; provided, that this subdivision (a)(2) shall not apply to the member who is not engaged in the business of alarm contracting. The terms of […]
§ 62-32-309. Executive Director
The director of the division of regulatory boards in the department of commerce and insurance or the director’s designee shall serve as executive director and shall provide all administrative functions for the board.
§ 62-32-310. Meetings — Officers — Quorum
The board shall establish in its bylaws a regular meeting schedule for the purpose of transacting business. At the first meeting of each calendar year, the board shall elect officers, including a chair, vice chair and secretary. Special meetings of the board shall be held at times that the board may require. Special meetings shall […]