Vermont § 1753 - False public alarms
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1753 — False public alarms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1753. False public alarms
- (a) A person who initiates or willfully circulates or transmits a report or warning of
an impending bombing or other offense or catastrophe, knowing that the report or warning
is false or baseless and that it is likely to cause evacuation of a building, place
of assembly, or facility of public transport, or to cause public inconvenience or
alarm, shall, for the first offense, be imprisoned for not more than two years or
fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. For the second or subsequent offense, the
person shall be imprisoned for not more than five years or fined not more than $10,000.00,
or both. In addition, the court may order the person to perform community service.
Any community service ordered under this section shall be supervised by the Department
of Corrections. (b) [Repealed.] (Added 1971, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1997, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1999, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; 1999, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2015, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. May 31, 2016.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1753
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1753 cover?
Section 1753 ("False public alarms") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1753?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1753 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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