§ 9-610
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§9–610.
(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.
(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.