CA SB1077

Authorizes the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to issue alarm company operator licenses to limited liability companies until January 1, 2016, with requirements for insurance, information submission, and personal liability for members if insurance lapses.

Allows alarm company operator licenses to be assigned to another business entity with bureau consent if the owners of the original company own 100% of the new company immediately after assignment.

Empowers the Bureau Chief to issue citations with administrative fines up to $5,000 against unlicensed persons acting as alarm company operators or those advertising without a license.

Grants the Director authority to issue probationary licenses with standard terms including three-year limits, supervision requirements, and special consideration for applicants with dismissed convictions.

Expands the Alarm Company Operator Disciplinary Review Committee's authority to grant probationary licenses and removes the exemption for alarm companies from the citation system available to other Department of Consumer Affairs licensees.