# § 10-2 False fire alarms.

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

## § 10-2 False fire alarms.

Balt., Md., Code art. 9, § 10-2 (2026)

Should any person knowingly give or cause to be given any false alarm of fire by means of a fire alarm box connected with the fire alarm system of the Baltimore City Fire Department, or by means of a telephone connected directly or indirectly with the Fire Department of the City of Baltimore or by any other means, he shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 or of not more than 1 year imprisonment, or both.

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