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§ 9-611. Audible alarm system

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 II. Alarm Systems
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-611
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 156E
§ 9-611. Audible alarm system
Currentness
“Audible alarm system” defined
(a) In this section, “audible alarm system” means an alarm system that, when activated, emits an audible noise from an annunciator.
Required equipment
(b) An audible alarm system shall be equipped to:
(1) automatically silence the annunciator within 30 minutes after activation; and
(2) allow an accidental or negligent activation to be halted or reset.
Prohibited
(c) An alarm system contractor may not sell, lease, rent, or offer to sell, lease, or rent an audible alarm system that does not comply with the requirements of this section.
Penalty
(d) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each violation.

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Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 156E.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-611, MD CRIM LAW § 9-611
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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