Ch. 355

LAWS OF MARYLAND

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 156D

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

156D.

(a)   In this section an alarm system is deemed a defective
alarm system if:

(1)  More than 3 false alarms occur within a 30-day
period; or

(2)  8 or more false alarms occur within a 12-month
period.

(b)  A law enforcement agency that answers false alarms
shall provide written notice to the alarm user of the defective
condition.

(c)  Upon notice from the appropriate law enforcement
agency, an alarm user who has a defective alarm system shall:

(1)  Have the system inspected WITHIN 30 DAYS by an
alarm system contractor or alarm user, if qualified; and

(2)  Within 15 days after the inspection file a
written report with the law enforcement agency.

(d)  The report shall contain:

(1)  The results of the alarm system contractor or
alarm user's inspection;

(2)  The probable cause of the false alarms; and

(3)  Actions taken or recommendations for eliminating
the false alarms.

(e)  Any alarm user who continues to use a defective alarm
system is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject
to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90
days or both.

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