§ 18-101. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Circumventional information. --

   (1) "Circumventional information" means information, including pass codes, that allows an individual to alter the operation of a security system.

   (2) "Circumventional information" does not include generic user or installation manuals.

(c) Firm. -- "Firm" means a partnership or corporation.

(d) Firm member. -- "Firm member" means a partner of a partnership or an officer or director of a corporation.

(e) License. -- "License" means a license issued by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee to engage in the business of providing security systems services for compensation.

(f) Providing security systems services. -- "Providing security systems services" means providing, on the premises of a person's residential or commercial property, the service of:

   (1) surveying the property for purposes of installing a security system;

   (2) physically installing, maintaining, or repairing a security system for the customer; or

   (3) responding to a distress call or an alarm sounding from a security system.

(g) Representative member. -- "Representative member" means a firm member who is appointed under this title to act on behalf of the firm.

(h) Secretary. -- "Secretary" means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary's designee.

(i) Security systems agency. -- "Security systems agency" means an individual or a firm that conducts a business that provides security systems services.

(j) Security systems technician. -- "Security systems technician" means a person who personally provides security systems services.

HISTORY: 1994, ch. 165, § 3; ch. 166, § 3; ch. 362; 1995, ch. 3, § 2; 1997, ch. 520; 2003, ch. 21, § 7.