Maryland § 1-1312
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-1312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-1312.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Alarm system contractor” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.
(3) “Alarm user” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.
(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.
(c) If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to register an alarm system, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to register an alarm system only if:
(1) the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user; and
(2) the alarm system contractor failed to register the alarm system.
(d) If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to renew an alarm system’s registration, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to renew an alarm system’s registration only if:
(1) the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user;
(2) the alarm system contractor failed to renew the alarm system’s registration; and
(3) the county or municipality provided the alarm system contractor notice that:
(i) the alarm system’s registration expired;
(ii) the alarm user or the alarm system contractor did not renew the alarm system’s registration; or
(iii) the alarm system’s registration has been suspended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-1312
What does Maryland Code § 1-1312 cover?
Section 1-1312 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-1312?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-1312" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-1312 apply to my situation?
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