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Sec. 23-44. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them
by this section:

Automatic alarm device. Any device or combination of devices
that will upon activation either mechanically, electrically,
automatically or by any other means, cause any audible, visible
or other signal to be initiated at any office of the city or
its police department.

Automatic communication device. Any device or combination
of devices that will, upon activation, either mechanically,
electrically, automatically or by any other means, initiate the
intrastate calling, dialing or connection to a number, line or
instrument.

Telephone number. Such term includes any additional numbers
assigned by a public utility company engaged in the business
of providing communications services and facilities to be
used by means of a rotary or other system to connect with the
subscriber to the primary number when such number is in use.
(8-21-72.)