As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any electrical or mechanical device for the detection of an unauthorized
entry on the premises or for alerting others of the commission of an unlawful
act, or both, and when activated emits a sound or transmits a signal or message,
or both.
FALSE ALARM
A signal from an alarm system which results in a call, direct or
indirect, to the Shorewood Police Department necessitating a response by the
called Department when an actual emergency situation does not exist.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity.
PRIVATE ALARM SYSTEM
Any alarm system not owned or leased by the Village of Shorewood,
with the exception of alarms intended to detect smoke or fire.
USER
The person who is the primary beneficiary from the use of the alarm
system.
When any premises located in the Village of Shorewood is owned, leased
or occupied by two or more persons as joint tenants, tenants in common, joint
lessees, or in any other manner, it shall be the responsibility of each of
such persons to see that the provisions of this chapter are complied with,
and each of such persons may be subjected to the penalties set forth herein
on violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, other than the provisions of §
180-5B, shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $500 and the costs of prosecution and in default of the payment of such forfeiture and costs shall be imprisoned in the county jail or house of correction until such forfeiture and costs are paid, such imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Every day upon which any such violation continues to exist constitutes a separate offense.