# 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.

## § 5-1 Scope of subtitle.

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

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*

## § 5-2 Prohibited conduct.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 5-2 (2026)

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*

## § 5-3 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 5-3 (2026)

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*