As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (APS)
Any electrically operated system composed of sensory apparatus and
related hardware which upon receipt of a stimulus from the sensory apparatus
that detects a condition inherently characteristic of an intrusion, sounds
an audible alarm and/or automatically transmits a signal over regular telephone
lines, by direct or indirect connections, to a communication center or to
the police department.
FALSE ALARM
Any signal activated by an APS and ultimately transmitted to the
police department, fire company, emergency medical service or any audible
alarm that alerts passerby, neighbors or others, either of which is not the
result of an intrusion, crime, fire or other emergency. False alarms shall
include any alarm generated, caused or otherwise activated by a malfunction
of the APS.
LESSEE
Any person other than the property owner, who by a lease has exclusive
possession of property.
PROPERTY OWNER
Any person or entity in whose name property is registered by deed.
False alarm charges shall not be assessed upon the following entities:
C. Churches and synagogues and other places of worship.