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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 3140

House Author:  Hughes

Effective:  6-18-05

Senate Sponsor:  Armbrister


            House Bill 3140 amends the Occupations Code to provide that the Private Security Act does not apply to a manufacturer or authorized distributor who sells equipment intended for resale or does not perform any other service that requires a license under the act.  The bill redefines "alarm system" and "electronic access control device" to provide that a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or installer of an electronic control device that operates for the sole purpose of providing restricted access through a door or gate and is not connected to an alarm system is exempted from private security regulation.