Annapolis considers new false alarm ordinance
By SSN Staff
Updated Thu February 19, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--The city of Annapolis is considering a new false alarm ordinance. The Website hometownannapolis.com reported two city aldermen, Alderman David Cordle, R-Ward 5, and Alderman Sam Shropshire, D-Ward 7, introduced legislation at a City Council meeting Feb. 9 that would impose fees on repeat offenders in false-alarm calls.
Under the proposed city ordinance, two false alarms may be incurred during a revolving 365-day period. Upon the third, fourth and fifth false alarm, the resident or business owner will be assessed a $100 fine. The fine increases to $200 after the fifth false alarm.
Aggrieved residents and business owners will be able to appeal to a board established by the Annapolis Police Department, which will administratively review a petitioner's claim for relief.
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