“Private merchant police,” “guard service” and “patrol service” means any person, firm or corporation who engage in a business for hire to provide a protective service for the property of others, and whose duties and activities in that connection include patrolling, guarding or watching the property of a subscriber, purchaser or client under a contract or agreement to provide a protective service.

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The chief of police, with approval of the governing body is hereby authorized to create rules, regulations and licensing requirements for the conduct of private merchant police, guard services, or patrol services operating within the City of Andover, Kansas.

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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the activities of private merchant police, guard services or patrol services without first obtaining and maintaining the license for such activity within the City of Andover, Kansas.

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Violation of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and/or incarceration in the Butler County Jail for up to six months.  Every day of violation shall constitute a new and separate offense of this ordinance.

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