To sell PERS, is an ACO license required?

• A. No, an ACO license is not required.
• B. Yes, an ACO license is required.
• C. Only if selling to government agencies.
• D. Only if the sale exceeds a threshold.

Answer: (A)

Licensing for alarm company operators covers activities tied to security alarm systems—designing, installing, monitoring, and maintaining those systems, often with a central monitoring station. Personal Emergency Response Systems are treated as medical alert devices rather than security alarms, so merely selling PERS does not fall under the ACO license. The license is needed only if you’re performing activities that involve installing or monitoring PERS as part of an alarm company operation or running a central station for alarm signals. Selling the device by itself doesn’t require an ACO license.