Regulation .08 False Alarms.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 07.01.04.08 (2026)
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A.
Alarm users who are responsible for false alarms must either:
(1)
pay a false alarm fee as set forth in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19|§8-8|(b)">City Code Article 19, § 8-8(b)</cite>; or
(2)
appeal the false alarm fee in writing to the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals.
B.
Late fees.
(1)
If a false alarm fee is not paid within 30 days of the billing date, a late fee of $25.00 will be assessed.
(2)
In the case of appeals, a late fee will not be charged unless the false alarm fee remains unpaid 30 days after an unsuccessful appeal.
(3)
Failure to pay the late fee after the due date shall be grounds for revocation of the registration.
C.
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or its designee may seek an injunction from the Circuit Court to prohibit the continued use of any revoked alarm system registration.