25 M.R.S. §2931: Misuse of 9-1-1 system

1. Prohibited use. A person is guilty of misuse of the 9-1-1 system if without reasonable cause the person, after having been forbidden to do so by a public safety answering point manager or administrator or a law enforcement officer:

A. Makes repeated 9-1-1 calls to make nonemergency reports or inquiries;

B. Causes 9-1-1 calls to be made using an alarm or other alerting device that automatically contacts 9-1-1 and transmits a prerecorded signal or message; or

C. Violates paragraph B after having previously violated paragraph B.

2. Penalty.

2-A. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a Class E crime. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.

B. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph B is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.