In case of death of an ACO licensee who is an individual, a member of the immediate family may continue the business under the same license for how long?

• A. 60 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 120 days
• D. 180 days

Answer: (C)

When an individual alarm company operator dies, the system provides a safety mechanism to keep customers covered and the business from closing abruptly. A member of the immediate family can keep the business operating under the same license for a limited period—120 days. This window gives time to notify customers, complete service duties in progress, and arrange a proper transition, such as transferring ownership or updating the licensing records to reflect who will continue the operation. The 120-day limit strikes a balance: it’s long enough to handle practical steps and wind things down or reassign control, but not so long that the license remains in limbo. After this period, the business should be properly restructured or the license appropriately transferred or canceled with the regulatory authority.