Prohibits certain cities in St. Louis County from imposing a fee for a false alarm to which the police department responds if it is the alarm user's first false alarm in a twelve-month period
This bill prohibits certain cities in St. Louis County with over one million residents from charging fees for false alarm calls if it is the caller's first incident within a twelve-month period. The law specifically targets jurisdictions that currently impose financial penalties on alarm users when police respond to non-emergency signals. By exempting first-time offenders from these charges, the legislation aims to reduce unnecessary fees while maintaining police response capabilities. The measure applies directly to alarm system users in qualifying municipalities and alters existing local ordinances regarding false alarm enforcement.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 1, 2024
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Alan Gray
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