“Defective alarm system” defined (a) In this section, “defective alarm system” means an alarm system that activates:
(1) more than three false alarms within a 30-day period; or
(2) eight or more false alarms within a 12-month period.
(b)(1) A law enforcement unit or fire department that responds to false alarms from a defective alarm system shall provide written notice of the defective condition to the alarm user.
(2) The alarm user, within 30 days after receiving the notice, shall:
(i)1. if qualified, inspect the alarm system; or
2. have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor; and
(ii) within 15 days after the inspection, file with the law enforcement unit or fire department that issued the notice a written report that contains the:
1. result of the inspection;
2. probable cause of the false alarms; and
3. recommendations or action taken to eliminate the false alarms.
(c) An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Credits
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 156D.
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.
