(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.
Maryland Legal Code