Section 9-601 – Interference With Emergency Communication
(a) In this section, “emergency” means a circumstance in which: (1) an individual is or is reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm; or (2) property is in imminent danger of damage or destruction. (b) A person may not: (1) knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly interrupt, disrupt, impede, or […]
Section 9-602 – State Personnel Monitoring or Recording Telephone Conversation
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a State official or employee may not directly or indirectly monitor or record in any manner a telephone conversation made to or from a State unit. (2) If prior approval is granted by the Attorney General, a State official or employee may monitor or record a telephone […]
Section 9-603 – Prerecorded Emergency Message
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use a device that dials by remote control a preprogrammed telephone number and transmits a prerecorded message communicating an existing emergency condition, including fire, illness, or crime, without written approval for the use of the device from the holder of the number […]
Section 9-604 – False Alarm
(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. (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.
Section 9-607 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alarm system” means a burglary alarm system, robbery alarm system, or automatic fire alarm system. (c) (1) “Alarm system contractor” means a person who installs, maintains, monitors, alters, or services alarm systems. (2) “Alarm system contractor” does not include a person who only manufactures or sells alarm systems. […]
Section 9-608 – Nonemergency Activation of Signal
(a) A person may not intentionally activate a signal for a nonemergency situation. (b) A person who violates 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.
Section 9-609 – Multiple False Alarms
(a) This section does not apply: (1) to alarm systems activated by weather conditions or causes beyond the control of the alarm user; (2) in Frederick County if regulations are adopted under § 12–806 of the Local Government Article providing for the registration of alarm system contractors and alarm users, the issuance of civil citations, and penalties for […]
Section 9-610 – Defective Alarm System
(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 […]
Section 9-611 – Audible Alarm System
(a) In this section, “audible alarm system” means an alarm system that, when activated, emits an audible noise from an annunciator. (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. (c) An alarm system contractor may not […]