{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-9-610","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9–610","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “defective alarm system” means an alarm system that activates:\n(1) more than three false alarms within a 30-day period; or\n(2) eight or more false alarms within a 12-month period.\n(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.\n(2) The alarm user, within 30 days after receiving the notice, shall:\n(i) 1. if qualified, inspect the alarm system; or\n2. have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor; and\n(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:\n1. result of the inspection;\n2. probable cause of the false alarms; and\n3. recommendations or action taken to eliminate the false alarms.\n(c) An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.\n(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.","path":["Article - Criminal Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr\u0026section=9-610","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:08Z","sha256":"033c362bffdb2e450773a2cc02fbedc03ca88d84afa1b08f8e4bd6307d32b795","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-9-609","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-9-611"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}