Update alarm system rules including fines and police response policies
In Plain English
The city's current alarm rules are outdated and need comprehensive updates. The new law changes how much residents pay in fines for false alarms and updates when police respond to alarm calls. The changes also modify permit requirements for alarm systems throughout Richmond.
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