Electronic Fence Detection Systems

The bill defines an electronic fence detection system, which is a security system that is used in conjunction with a fence and is not located on real property that has been designated by a local government as exclusively for residential use . An electronic fence detection system includes a detector that, when contacted, causes an alarm system to transmit a signal to the property owner business , a monitoring company authorized by the property business owner, or law enforcement.

The bill allows a local government to impose installation or operational requirements for an electronic fence detection system that are consistent with the installation or operational requirements generally required for other alarm systems within the local government's adopted process for the permitting of alarm systems . In addition, the bill allows a local government to require a permit for the installation or use of an electronic fence detection system that is not in addition to any permit generally required for the installation or use of any other alarm system. Lastly, the bill allows a local government to inspect an electronic fence detection system. A local government may impose less stringent or more stringent requirements for or prohibit the installation or operation of an electronic fence detection system that is located in a residential area.

(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)

(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)