§ 15-2. Convenience store security.

(a)

Title. This section may be cited as the "Convenience Store Security Ordinance."

(a)

Definition. As used in this section, the term "convenience store" means any place of business that is engaged in the retail sale of groceries, including the sale of prepared foods, and gasoline and services, that is regularly open for business at any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and that is attended during such hours by one employee. The term "convenience store" does not include a store which is solely or primarily a restaurant. The term "convenience store" does not include any store in which the owner and members of his family work in the store between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

(c)

Security. Each convenience store located within the county shall:

(1)

Be equipped with the following security devices:

a.

A silent alarm that notifies local law enforcement or a private security agency that a robbery is taking place.

b.

A security camera system capable of retrieving an image to assist in the identification and apprehension of a robber.

c.

A drop safe or cash management device that provides minimum access to the facility's cash receipts.

(2)

Maintain lighted parking lots illuminated at an intensity of two foot-candles per square foot with a uniformity ratio of no more than 5:1 at 18 inches above the surface.

(3)

Post a conspicuous sign in the convenience store entrance which states that the cash register contains $50.00 or less.

(4)

Maintain window signage so that there is a clear and unobstructed view of the cash register and transaction area.

(5)

Prohibit window tinting on the windows of the establishment if such tinting reduces exterior or interior viewing during the hours of operation to which this section is applicable.

(6)

Install height markers at the entrance of the establishment which display height measures from the floor.

(7)

Establish a cash management policy to limit the amount of available cash on hand between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(d)

Training of employees. No later than June 30, 1991, the owner or chief operator of a convenience store shall provide proper robbery deterrence and safety training to at least its employees who work between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in a training program approved by the state attorney general.

(e)

Violation; penalty. Any owner or principal operator of a convenience store who willfully violates the requirements of this section after ten days written notice of noncompliance shall be assessed and required to pay a civil fine of $5,000.00.

(Ord. No. 90-38, §§ 1—5, 10-30-90)