1. (a) In this section, “defective alarm system” means an alarm system that activates:

   1. (1) more than three false alarms within a 30-day period; or
   2. (2) eight or more false alarms within a 12-month period.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (2) The alarm user, within 30 days after receiving the notice, shall:

      1. 2. have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor; and

      2. (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. 1. result of the inspection;
         2. 2. probable cause of the false alarms; and
         3. 3. recommendations or action taken to eliminate the false alarms.

      (i)1. if qualified, inspect the alarm system; or

3. (c) An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.
4. (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.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 156D.