Plain Text Law

Subtitle 5 – Burglar Alarms - False Alarms

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 5-1 (2026)

§ 5-1 Scope of subtitle.Copy Citation

This section shall not apply to an accidental setting off of an intrusion detection device by the owner of such device or by his employee or agent.
History: Ord. 69-534
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 5-2 (2026)

§ 5-2 Prohibited conduct.Copy Citation

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to knowingly set off or cause to be set off any intrusion detection device or burglar alarm on the premises of another.
History: Ord. 69-534
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 5-3 (2026)

§ 5-3 Penalties.Copy Citation

Any person violating the provisions of this subtitle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and any person convicted thereof shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or to both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
History: Ord. 69-534