Maryland Statutes
Part II - Alarm Systems
Section 9-610 - Defective Alarm System

(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.