Which statement best describes the delinquency fee for late alarm employee registrations?

• A. 50% of the renewal fee in effect on the date of expiration, but not less than twenty five dollars
• B. 50% of the renewal fee in effect on the date of expiration
• C. 25% of the renewal fee in effect on the date of expiration
• D. Flat twenty five dollars

Answer: (A)

Delinquency fees for late alarm employee registrations are calculated as 50% of the renewal fee in effect on the expiration date, with a minimum of $25. This means the penalty scales with how much the renewal costs, but there’s a floor to ensure a meaningful charge.

For example, if the renewal fee at expiration is $60, the delinquency fee would be $30. If the renewal fee is $40, 50% would be $20, but the minimum applies, so the fee is $25. This approach isn’t a flat amount and isn’t a smaller percentage like 25%, so it accurately reflects the policy that the charge should both deter late renewals and scale with renewal cost.