A. The state legislature determines that the licensure, certification or registration of alarm businesses and alarm agents is a matter of statewide concern. The power to license, register or certify an alarm business or alarm agent is preempted by this state.

B. The board, a county, a city, including a charter city, or a town shall not require an alarm business to provide any information regarding the alarm subscribers of the alarm business without a court order.

C. A county, city, including a charter city, or town that violates this section shall reimburse a prevailing party for fees and expenses. A court may assess civil penalties against the county or city.