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§ 9-610. Defective alarm system

MD Crim Law Code § 9-610 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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