(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. […]
(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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
