On or before July 1, 1991, with respect to all existing installed automated teller machines in this state, and any automated teller machines installed after July 1, 1991, the operator shall adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of the automated teller machine. These procedures shall include a consideration of the following:
(a) The extent to which the lighting for the automated teller machine complies or will comply with the standards required by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 13040).
(b) The presence of landscaping,
vegetation, or other obstructions in the area of the automated teller machine, the access area, and the defined parking area.
(c) The incidence of crimes of violence in the immediate neighborhood of the automated teller machine, as reflected in the records of the local law enforcement agency and of which the operator has actual knowledge.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 825, Sec. 1.)
It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to impose a duty to relocate or modify automated teller machines upon the occurrence of any particular events or circumstances, but rather to establish a standard of good faith for the evaluation of all automated teller machines as provided herein.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 825, Sec. 1.)