A. 
In this section, "defective alarm system" means an alarm system that activates:
(1) 
More than three false alarms within a thirty-day period; or
(2) 
Eight or more false alarms within a twelve-month period.
B. 
Notice.
(1) 
The Pocomoke Police Department or Pocomoke Fire Department or Pocomoke Ambulance Company 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 if qualified, inspect the alarm system or have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor and within 15 days after the inspection, file with the Pocomoke Police Department or Pocomoke Fire Department or Pocomoke Ambulance Company that issued the notice a written report that contains the:
(a) 
Result of the inspection;
(b) 
Probable cause of the false alarms; and
(c) 
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.