§ 9–610
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-610 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 6. Interference With Government Operations
§ 9–610LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “defective alarm system” means an alarm system that activates:
(1)
more than three false alarms within a 30-day period; or
(2)
eight or more false alarms within a 12-month period.
(b)
(1)
A law enforcement unit or fire department that responds to false alarms from a defective alarm system shall provide written notice of the defective condition to the alarm user.
(2)
The alarm user, within 30 days after receiving the notice, shall:
(i)
(1)
if qualified, inspect the alarm system; or
(2)
have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor; and
(ii)
within 15 days after the inspection, file with the law enforcement unit or fire department that issued the notice a written report that contains the:
(1)
result of the inspection;
(2)
probable cause of the false alarms; and
(3)
recommendations or action taken to eliminate the false alarms.
(c)
An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.
(d)
A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.