Section 9-610 - Defective alarm system.
§ 9-610. Defective alarm system.
(a) "Defective alarm system" defined.- 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) Notice of defect; report.-
(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) Prohibited.- An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Penalty.- 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 156D; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]