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§ 9-604. False alarm

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 6. Interference with Government Operations
Part I. In General (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-604
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 156
§ 9-604. False alarm
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false:
(1) fire alarm; or
(2) call for an ambulance or rescue squad.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 156.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-604, MD CRIM LAW § 9-604
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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