(A) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false complaint, or after notice of a criminal investigation to give false information to any law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of any crime by another, or for any person to knowingly give false information to any rescue squad or fire department concerning the alleged occurrence of a health emergency or fire.
(B) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars or by a term of imprisonment not to exceed thirty days.